2014 MINI Roadster 1.6L Petrol · VE14 GJF
2014 MINI Roadster (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30 Jun 2014. Recorded mileage 73,165 miles. MOT valid until 29 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- MINI ROADSTER
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,165 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VE14 GJF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/06/2026
- 73,165 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VE14 GJF 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 (VE14 GJF) between June 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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: “Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexi pipe. (8.2.1.1 (b))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
VE14 GJF Mileage History
- 24/06/202459,344 mi
- 24/06/202459,344 mi
- 30/06/202566,205 mi+6,861 mi
- 01/07/202566,205 mi
- 01/06/202673,165 mi+6,960 mi
Average of roughly 7,141 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for MINI Roadster (R59)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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