2014 MINI Cooper 1.5L Diesel · LC14 MPO

The 2014 MINI Cooper holds a valid MOT certificate issued on 22 May 2026 at 129,078 miles, placing the most recent test just under one month prior to today's date. The maintenance trend is broadly stable but punctuated by recurring minor advisories rather than escalating mechanical failures. The May 2026 pass came with a notable advisory for the nearside front tyre sitting at 2mm with a nail in the tread, indicating the vehicle was presented in a condition that barely met the legal threshold. A clean pass in June 2025 at 122,439 miles suggests the previous owner addressed issues promptly, though the failed test just eight days earlier on 13 June 2025 at 122,435 miles for a cut nearside rear tyre reveals a pattern of neglecting tyre condition between annual checks. The mileage progression tells a consistent story. Between the June 2023 test at 102,289 miles and the May 2026 test at 129,078 miles, the vehicle accumulated 26,789 miles over roughly three years, averaging approximately 8,930 miles per year. This sits slightly below the 10,756 miles per year implied by the vehicle's age, pointing to moderate rather than heavy use. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden jumps in the odometer record, and the annual testing pattern has been maintained without interruption since at least 2023. The most persistent theme across the MOT history is tyre wear, flagged in three of the five recorded tests. The nearside rear tyre was cited in both 2024 and 2025, while the nearside front appeared in 2026. Inner edge wear noted in 2024 suggests possible tracking or suspension geometry issues that may have persisted. A prospective buyer should inspect all four tyres for uneven wear patterns and have the wheel alignment and front suspension bushes checked, given the perished lower suspension arm bushes recorded in May 2024 at 115,127 miles. These were advisory items and may have deteriorated further in the two years since. The horn contacts flagged in 2023 and the deteriorated front registration plate are minor cosmetic and electrical points worth verifying but carry no structural or safety significance. Overall, the record reflects a vehicle that has been kept roadworthy but not meticulously maintained, with tyre and suspension wear items requiring close physical inspection before purchase.