2014 MINI Roadster 1.6L Petrol · FY14 VLO
2014 MINI Roadster (1.6L, petrol). First registered 04 Apr 2014. Recorded mileage 69,012 miles. MOT valid until 20 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- MINI ROADSTER
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,012 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FY14 VLO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/11/2025
- 69,012 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FY14 VLO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2014 Mini Roadster (FY14 VLO) between November 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
FY14 VLO Mileage History
- 17/11/202253,150 mi
- 21/11/202253,151 mi+1 mi
- 16/11/202358,870 mi+5,719 mi
- 06/11/202464,120 mi+5,250 mi
- 20/11/202569,012 mi+4,892 mi
Average of roughly 5,271 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for MINI Roadster (R59)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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