2014 MINI Hatch · 107,367 MOT tests
2014 MINI Hatch reliability
2014 MINI Hatchs fail 18.6% of first MOT tests, 26% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 21 Hatch years (107,367 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all MINI Hatchs: 25.6%)
- 18.6%
- first-time fail rate (all MINI Hatchs: 25.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 26% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- 57,288
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 107,367
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2014 against the years either side
- 2013 cars: 19% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does better)
- 2015 cars: 27% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does worse)
- Weak spot: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 4.3% of tests fail here (13% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: suspension, 71% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2014 car carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
Common problems
What fails on a 2014 MINI Hatch
Fail rate by area
- Tyres6%
- Lights and electrics5.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.3%
- Brakes3%
- Suspension2.1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.7%
- Body, chassis and structure0.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.38%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.43%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.24%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.18%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Position lamp not working 1.14%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 0.95%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (10.83%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (9.11%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.31%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (5.17%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (1.87%) · Brake discs showing some wear (1.7%)
Other years
Every MINI Hatch year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2014 MINI Hatch reliable?
2014 MINI Hatchs fail 18.6% of first MOT tests, 26% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 21 Hatch years (107,367 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2014 MINI Hatch MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.38% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.43% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.24% of tests).
How many miles should a 2014 MINI Hatch have done?
At its MOT aged about 9, a typical 2014 MINI Hatch shows 57,288 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2014 car?
A car first registered in 2014 carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
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