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2014 MINI (R57) 1.6L Petrol · SL64 DPU

SL64 DPU

2014 MINI (R57) (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/10/2014. Recorded mileage 79,614 miles. MOT valid until 30/10/2026.

Make & Model
MINI MINI (R57)
Year / Origin
2014 · Edinburgh
MOT Status
Valid until 30/10/2026
Road Tax
Untaxed (03/06/2026)
Recorded Mileage
79,614 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 30/10/2026
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 03/06/2026
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2014
Engine
1598cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle passed its most recent MOT in October 2025, but the history reveals a developing pattern of structural corrosion and a recent spike in usage. The primary risk to this vehicle is rust. In late 2024, the tester flagged corrosion on both the front and rear subframes, along with the rear subframe mounting areas. By the 2025 test, this issue has progressed, with light corrosion now specifically noted on the offside rear inner sill. This movement of corrosion from the subframes to the body structure is a negative trend that suggests the car is deteriorating faster than expected for its age. The mileage history shows a distinct shift in how the car has been used. While the overall average is typical, the car covered over 13,000 miles between the 2024 and 2025 tests, which is double the rate of the years prior. This recent heavy use likely contributed to the front tyre tread edges wearing low, following earlier issues in 2024 with cracked and perishing rear tyres. The overall condition trend is clearly worsening. The vehicle maintained a clean record in 2022 and 2023, but the 2024 failure and subsequent list of advisories indicate a rapid decline in mechanical health.

SL64 DPU Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 25/10/2025
  • 79,614 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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SL64 DPU Mileage History

  1. 20/10/202253,888 mi
  2. 26/10/202355,032 mi+1,144 mi
  3. 22/10/202466,240 mi+11,208 mi
  4. 22/10/202466,249 mi+9 mi
  5. 25/10/202579,614 mi+13,365 mi

Average of roughly 8,534 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

SL64 DPU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 16 Jul 2026, 06:23
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2014 Mini Mini (R57) (SL64 DPU) between October 2022 and October 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 25 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 21 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.

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Buying Score
62/100
Risk Level
Medium
Medium
Est. Annual Cost
£900-£1,200
Mileage
At 79,614 miles in October 2025, the rec...

Our Verdict

Approach this 2014 MINI Convertible (SL64DPU) with caution and a realistic repair budget. The MOT history shows recurring corrosion and an oil leak that need monitoring, but it has passed its most recent test at 79,614 miles.

Use the recorded advisories as negotiation points. The 2024 MOT failure was for an ineffective offside front wiper, but the same test also listed brake pad warning light faults, a non-excessive front oil leak, and subframe corrosion — all cleared on a retest the same day after the wiper was fixed. Given the 2025 advisories of worn front tyre edges, light subframe corrosion, and offside rear sill corrosion, budget for tyres and an underbody inspection.

As a 1598cc petrol MINI from 2014, expect modest fuel economy typical of the R57 convertible, though no official figures are in the provided data. Insurance and tax will reflect a small petrol convertible; the 1.6 petrol is generally cheap to service, but the noted oil leak and corrosion may add cost over time.

Inspect the front subframe and offside rear inner sill for the light corrosion noted at the 2025 MOT (79,614 miles), as the 2024 test already flagged subframe and rear subframe mounting corrosion. Check the front tyres for the worn edges recorded in 2025 and confirm both rears are free of the nails and cracking/perishing noted in 2024.

This white 2014 MINI (R57) petrol convertible has covered 79,614 miles as of its October 2025 MOT, which is broadly in line with an 11-year-old car. The history shows a single failure in 2024 for a wiper fault plus pre-existing advisories, with corrosion on the subframe and sills noted in both 2024 and 2025. No aggregate model reliability data is available, so assessment is based solely on this vehicle's own record.

No aggregate MOT reliability data is available for the MINI MINI (R57), so this assessment relies entirely on the individual vehicle's history.

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