2014 MINI Cooper 1.5L Diesel · HV64 FDY

The 2014 MINI Cooper presents a clean and stable maintenance record through the lens of its MOT history. The most recent test, conducted on 24 November 2025 at 119,379 miles, passed with zero defects recorded. This outcome marks the fifth consecutive clean MOT, with the previous four tests on 9 December 2024, 8 December 2023, 8 December 2022, and 8 December 2021 all passing without advisories or failures. The trend is firmly stable, indicating no recurring mechanical or structural deterioration over the monitored period. The mileage accumulation pattern is consistent and unremarkable for a twelve-year-old vehicle. Between the December 2021 test at 95,412 miles and the November 2025 test at 119,379 miles, the car covered approximately 23,967 miles over nearly four years, averaging roughly 5,992 miles per year during that window. The annualised figure across the full twelve-year lifespan sits near 9,948 miles per year, which sits squarely within typical usage parameters. No sudden jumps or suspicious plateaus appear in the odometer readings, suggesting regular rather than sporadic use. Despite the clean MOT record, a buyer should still conduct a thorough physical inspection focused on components that MOT tests do not continuously stress-test. The MINI Cooper platform is known for premature wear in front lower suspension bushes, rear trailing arm bushes, and coil spring mounts, particularly on models driven enthusiastically or over urban road surfaces. At nearly 120,000 miles, the condition of the brake discs and pads, exhaust system including the catalytic converter, and the integrity of the subframe and sills for any early-stage corrosion should be verified independently. Tyre condition and age also warrant close attention, as uneven wear patterns can indicate underlying alignment or suspension geometry issues that a static MOT inspection may not capture.