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A3 TPS

2014 Mini Cooper

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,496 mi
Last recorded98,496 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Mini Cooper44,547 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 TPS
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 98,496 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear of arm, detected with shaker plates (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear of arm, detected with shaker plates (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 89,131 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Oct 2024 89,131 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 81,074 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 76,419 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 69,971 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad appears to be close to wear limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perishing within tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

engine bay covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 21 Mar 2022 69,971 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer edge of tyre tread area, tyre also close to limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad appears to be close to wear limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perishing within tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

engine bay covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 24 Mar 2021 61,692 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cuts on inner sidewall and tyre worn/wearing heavily on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perishing within tread area and worn/wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

engine bay covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 16 Mar 2020 55,277 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine bay covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 25 Mar 2019 48,795 miles

Engine bay covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

Nearside front tyre worn/wearing on edges and damage on outer sidewall, no cords evident.

Pass 14 Mar 2018 42,120 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2018 42,120 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 37,355 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre tread @ 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Mar 2017 37,355 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre tread @ 3mm (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper?

Based on 1,705,479 MOT tests across 247,583 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
5,128
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
247,583
On UK Roads
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A3 TPS is a 2014 Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2014 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 44,547 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 12 years old, this Mini Cooper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A3 TPS registered?

A3 TPS is a 2014 Mini Cooper, first registered on 31 March 2014.

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