2014 MINI Cooper 1.6L Petrol · YP14 FHF

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the recent MOT history indicates a shift toward reactive maintenance. While the most recent test in January 2026 at 81,992 miles passed, it followed a significant failure just six days prior at a higher mileage reading. This failure revealed critical issues including an inoperative engine management light, worn rear brake pads, and multiple electrical faults. The presence of an oil leak in both the failure and the subsequent pass suggests a persistent issue that the owner is only addressing once they trigger a test failure. The mileage pattern remains consistent with a twelve-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,800 miles annually. However, there is a notable discrepancy in the records between November 2023 (60,158 miles) and the January 2026 failure (91,895 miles), where the car covered over 31,000 miles in just over two years. Conversely, the January 2026 pass recorded 81,992 miles, which is significantly lower than the failure reading recorded just a week earlier. This suggests a clerical entry error in the DVSA database that should be verified against the actual instrument mileage to ensure the odometer has not been tampered with. A buyer must prioritize a thorough inspection of the engine bay to identify the source of the persistent oil leak, as even non-excessive leaks often point to failing gaskets or seals that require proactive attention to prevent further degradation. The previous failure of the nearside rear brake pads indicates that the braking system may have been neglected until components reached the wear indicator. Attention should also be paid to the front suspension and wheel components, particularly given the recorded distortion of the nearside front wheel in 2022. The electrical system, specifically the side repeater and registration plate lighting, should be tested to ensure the faults identified in the 2026 failure were actually rectified.