2014 MINI Cooper S 2.0L Petrol · FP64 NCE

Eight consecutive MOT passes with no recorded failures define this MINI's testing history, and the latest examination on 21 November 2025 continued that pattern with only a minor windscreen defect noted. The record shows no corrosion advisories, no suspension or brake component flags, and no emissions issues across the entire DVSA history, which is a relatively clean trajectory for a twelve-year-old car. The only recurring theme is cosmetic rather than mechanical: windscreen damage has been noted in the last three consecutive tests, described variously as a chip or minor damage to the offside front area, and front tyre wear close to the legal limit appeared once, in December 2023, affecting both front tyres with wear on the edges. The recorded mileage of 70,326 miles over roughly twelve years equates to approximately 5,860 miles per year, which is low for a car of this age. Testing has been consistent, with an MOT recorded every year since 2018 and no gaps in the annual sequence, so there is no evidence of extended periods off the road within the recorded window. Low annual mileage on a turbocharged petrol car such as this Cooper S means less accumulated wear on the drivetrain, brakes, and suspension than the age alone would suggest, though it also means components like rubber bushes, seals, and tyres age by time as much as by distance. The 2023 advisory for both front tyres worn on their edges is worth noting in this context, as edge wear on a low-mileage car can point to tracking or alignment being out rather than simple high-mileage abrasion. For a prospective buyer, the windscreen history deserves attention first. The same defect has now been recorded at three successive tests without being rectified, so inspect the screen carefully for the extent of the chip or cracking, particularly in the offside front area, and establish whether it has spread since November 2025. A chip left unrepaired can develop into a crack requiring full screen replacement, and on a MINI with rain sensors or camera equipment mounted at the screen, that is not a cheap job. Factor the cost of repair or replacement into any negotiation. On a test drive, pay attention to the front end given the 2023 tyre edge-wear advisory. Check the current front tyres for uneven wear across the tread, which would suggest the alignment issue was never corrected, and listen for any knocking or vagueness from the front suspension over broken surfaces. With the steering on full lock at low speed, listen for clicking from the CV joints, and under braking feel for any pull to one side or judder through the pedal. Beyond these specific points, the absence of any structural, brake, or suspension advisories across eight tests means there is no recorded evidence of underlying corrosion or component deterioration, though a pre-purchase inspection remains sensible given the car's age and performance orientation.