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A8 CRE

2014 Mini Countryman

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

83,171 mi
Last recorded83,171 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 Mini Countryman47,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 CRE
MakeMini
ModelCountryman
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 83,171 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 75,620 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 67,350 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 60,110 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 51,450 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Both front upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 51,450 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Both front upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 45,608 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inner pads very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear inner pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 38,708 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inner pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear inner pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 30,130 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 21,835 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 21,833 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

How Reliable is the Mini Countryman?

Based on 669,227 MOT tests across 102,420 vehicles.

88.0%
Pass Rate
5,793
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
102,420
On UK Roads
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A8 CRE is a 2014 Mini Countryman in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2014 Mini Countryman models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 47,837 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini Countryman typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 12 years old, this Mini Countryman is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A8 CRE registered?

A8 CRE is a 2014 Mini Countryman, first registered on 27 September 2014.

Is A8 CRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 CRE shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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