Mini COOPER S - 2014
123.9 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2014 is 198.0 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Mini COOPER S, model year 2014.
Sample size: 6,262 cars, 14,169 tests and 17,562 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year
Less faults compared to the average car of same model year
Quick summary
Total: 6,262 cars
The 2014 MINI COOPER S has a lower overall defect rate compared to the yearly average, with 124 defects per 100 vehicles, which is 36% better than the average of 194 defects. It shows a notable increase in defect rates with higher mileage, particularly in the 93,000 to 124,000 miles segment, where it reaches 288 defects per 100 vehicles. This model excels in several categories, particularly in brakes and steering, where it performs significantly better than the average, reflecting a solid reliability in these areas. However, there are no standout negative categories, indicating a generally positive performance across the board.
Cars by mileage segment
Total: 6,262 cars
Categories
Brakes
▲ 32.0% better
63.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 92.8 / 100 tests
- Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
- Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
- Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
Steering
▲ 79.0% better
2.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 11.9 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 1.7% better
16.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 17.2 / 100 tests
- Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
Lights & Electrics
▲ 51.4% better
19.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 39.5 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 32.4% better
134.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 198.8 / 100 tests
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
- A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
- A wheel: badly distorted or wear between wheel and hub at spigot mounting
- A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
Body/Structure
▲ 76.3% better
3.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 15.6 / 100 tests
Equipment
▲ 60.0% better
1.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 4.5 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 59.9% better
6.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 15.7 / 100 tests
Fault rate by mileage segment
Model
Year average
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.
Most common faults (Top 10)
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 2,730
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 1,878
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 1,858
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 1,364
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 859
A wheel: badly distorted or wear between wheel and hub at spigot mounting
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 645
Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
MINOR
Occurrences: 523
A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 499
A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 462
Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 389
Serious faults (Top 10)
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 388
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 198
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 181
A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
FAIL
Occurrences: 178
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 160
Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 156
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 144
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
FAIL
Occurrences: 128
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 77
Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 65