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AL12 EDS

2014 Mini Cooper S

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

68,830 mi
Last recorded68,830 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Mini Cooper S42,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL12 EDS
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 68,830 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2025 68,637 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions fitted wrong direction (5.2.3 (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Central Rear brake wear sensor insecure/ not attached to brake pad

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 62,756 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2024 62,756 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 57,103 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2023 57,100 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2022 52,767 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 46,905 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 42,269 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 34,307 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 32,107 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 May 2018 32,105 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2017 23,059 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 23,059 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S?

Based on 632,556 MOT tests across 100,336 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
5,231
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
100,336
On UK Roads
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AL12 EDS is a 2014 Mini Cooper S in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2014 Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 42,715 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 S typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 12 years old, this Mini Cooper S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AL12 EDS registered?

AL12 EDS is a 2014 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 27 May 2014.

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