Registered new in Europe in 2014
3,003 new MINI John Cooper Works cars were registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland in 2014; the largest markets were Germany (1,403), the United Kingdom (943), France (212).
- Average mass
- 1,390 kg
- Average power
- 158 kW
- Fuel type recorded
- Petrol 100%
European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · averages weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value; fuel type as recorded at registration, where many non-plug-in hybrids appear as petrol · re-use permitted with acknowledgement
Engines
The most common engines in 2014 MINI John Cooper Works cars on Dutch roads are the 1.6 petrol (160 kW, 215 hp) and 1.6 petrol (155 kW, 208 hp).
| Engine | Power | Cars |
|---|---|---|
| 1.6 petrol | 160 kW 215 hp | 116 |
| 1.6 petrol | 155 kW 208 hp | 28 |
RDW Open Data (CC0): registered passenger cars and their fuel data · engine size rounded to 0.1 litre, net maximum power · versions with at least 20 cars
In the Netherlands
144 first registered in 2014 are on Dutch roads; 91% arrived later as imports. Median list price when new: €54,746.
Most common APK defects
- Bandenspanning niet op juiste waarde93
- Band onvoldoende profiel45
- Dimlicht onjuist afgesteld44
- Band(en) aanwezig met een profieldiepte van 1,6 t/m 2,5 mm33
- Kentekenplaatverlichting werkt niet (goed) / ontbreekt29
- Bandenspanning op 1 as niet gelijk9
- Stadslicht werkt niet (goed)8
- Ruitenwisserinstallatie geeft onvoldoende zicht7
Colours
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles and APK defects (CC0) · defect descriptions in the RDW's Dutch wording
In the United Kingdom
813 cars built in 2014 were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, and 45 more were declared off the road (SORN).
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124, year of manufacture) · Open Government Licence v3.0
MOT test results in Great Britain
In 2023, 354 of these cars first registered in 2014 took their annual MOT test. 81% passed first time; among all cars first registered in 2014 the figure was 72%.
| Failed on | These cars | All cars from 2014 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 7.3% | 6.8% |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 6.8% | 10.0% |
| Suspension | 4.0% | 8.2% |
| Visibility | 2.3% | 4.3% |
| Brakes | 2.0% | 6.0% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 1.4% | 2.5% |
DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023 (Department for Transport) · Open Government Licence v3.0 · first tests only; a fix made at the test station within the hour still counts as a fail
In Finland
5 of these cars first registered in 2014 were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026, with an average of 91,000 km on the odometer at their last inspection.
Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use · CC BY 4.0
In New Zealand
5 2014 cars are on the New Zealand register.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
Fuel consumption
Official Canadian test results for 12 variants: combined 8.0–9.0 L/100 km (about 26–29 mpg US), CO₂ 184–207 g/km.
| Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Cooper Works Clubman · Subcompact · Premium gasoline | 9.1 | 6.7 | 8.0 |
| John Cooper Works Convertible · Minicompact · Premium gasoline | 9.1 | 6.7 | 8.0 |
| John Cooper Works Coupe · Two-seater · Premium gasoline | 9.1 | 6.7 | 8.0 |
| John Cooper Works Roadster · Two-seater · Premium gasoline | 9.1 | 6.7 | 8.0 |
| John Cooper Works Clubman · Subcompact · Premium gasoline | 9.3 | 7.0 | 8.3 |
| John Cooper Works Convertible · Minicompact · Premium gasoline | 9.3 | 7.0 | 8.3 |
| John Cooper Works Coupe · Two-seater · Premium gasoline | 9.3 | 7.0 | 8.3 |
| John Cooper Works Roadster · Two-seater · Premium gasoline | 9.3 | 7.0 | 8.3 |
| John Cooper Works Countryman ALL4 · Compact · Premium gasoline | 9.3 | 7.5 | 8.5 |
| John Cooper Works Paceman ALL4 · Compact · Premium gasoline | 9.3 | 7.5 | 8.5 |
| John Cooper Works Countryman ALL4 · Compact · Premium gasoline | 10.0 | 7.8 | 9.0 |
| John Cooper Works Paceman ALL4 · Compact · Premium gasoline | 10.0 | 7.8 | 9.0 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
No recall campaigns cover the 2014 MINI John Cooper Works.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What MINI told its dealers about the 2014 MINI John Cooper Works: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 10152680 | "MANUAL TRANSMISSION - STIFF DIAGONAL GEARSHIFT LEVER MOVEMENT. The customer may complain of a ""stiff diagonal shift"" (e.g., N-R, R-N, 2-3/3-2 or 4-5/5-4). Also, in some cases, gears cannot be selected, or the selector gear does not go into the neutral position. CAUSE 1. The deflection lever circlip of the gearshift mechanism is damaged or missing. 2. Possible corrosion at the gearshift mechanism (shift cables or transmission gearshift unit)" |
| 10152338 | Door Open Message Displayed, Even Though Door Is Closed. The customer complains that while driving, a CCM (check control message) indicates the doors are open, even though they are closed. Also, sometimes the gong will sound and the interior lights will go on and off. Unspecified FRM (footwell module) door lock status due to voltage variations |
| 10152334 | The manual transmission gear shift knob easily comes off the shift rod with minimal upward force. The retaining tabs on the shifter knob do not hold securely to the shifter rod. |
| 10152332 | Service Engine Soon Light (MIL) On with Fault 151101 Stored. The Service Engine Soon light (MIL) is on with the following fault stored in the DME: ? 151101 - Ignition timing adjustment in partial load: too early after cold start DME software diagnostic sensitivity |
| 10151423 | CAS Module Fails Programming with CoAPI Error 2082. During vehicle programming, the CAS (Car Access System) module fails to program with CoAPI error 2082 displayed. Refer to the attachment, which lists the affected CAS serial numbers. The following part numbers are affected: 61 35 9 287 534 61 35 9 226 238 61 35 9 227 053 61 35 9 287 535 |
| 10150207 | "Service Action: Convertible Top Does Not Close. During the closing process, it is possible that the convertible top locating pin on the right side is not correctly positioned in the landing plate at the top of the A-pillar (passenger's side). AFFECTED VEHICLES This Service Action affects certain R57 vehicles produced from July 2013 to October 2013. 3.This picture shows the left side locating pin correctly positioned in the landing plate on the driver's side A-pillar. 4.The passenger's side should In order to determine whether a specific vehicle has had this Service Action completed or is affe |
| 10150205 | "?SI M34 01 13 November 2013 BrakesTechnical Service This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI 34 01 13 dated October 2013. designates changes to this revision SUBJECT Erroneous ""Service due"" Message Though Brake Lining Thickness Sufficient. The CBS data calculated for the remaining distance of the front and/or rear brake pads does not agree with the actual brake pad thickness. The yellow brake lining service due indicator illuminates even though the pad thickness is greater than the minimum wear limit (approximately 3.7 mm); the brake wear sensor has not yet been activated (from a th |
| 10150091 | "DWA (Anti-theft Alarm System): False Alarm Is Triggered Intermittently. INFORMATION Parts replacement will not solve the problem if one or more of the conditions described in the situation above caused the alarm to trigger. The sensitivity of the interior ultrasonic sensor cannot be reduced. If the customer wishes to park the vehicle with the sunroof tilted, the window partially open, and/or in an area with excessive local noise, the interior sensor must be switched off by using the following procedure: Press the lock button on the remote control twice in succession. The LEDs flash in short s |
| 10150088 | "PERFORM THE PROCEDURE OUTLINED IN THIS SERVICE INFORMATION ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES BEFORE CUSTOMER DELIVERY OR THE NEXT TIME THEY ARE IN THE SHOP FOR MAINTENANCE OR REPAIRS. SUBJECT Service Action: Retrofit of Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor. Internal corrosion can form in the engine coolant temperature sensor. This corrosion leads to internal bridging of the contacts, which can cause an inaccurate engine temperature reading. This false reading can lead to difficulty in the engine starting and/or a ""Service Engine Soon"" lamp being illuminated." |
| 10150087 | The customer states that a small engine oil leak can be seen from the underside of the engine. CAUSE The internal sealing of the oil pump volume control solenoid valve is compromised, allowing engine oil to leak from the oil pump volume control solenoid. |
| 10150043 | Vehicle Document Pouch Missing. The pouch in which the vehicle documents (e.g., Owner's Manual, Service and Warranty booklet, tire manufacturer warranty CD, etc.) are to be inserted during QC1 may be missing from the some of the vehicles in this production period. CAUSE There was a temporary supply shortage during a change of pouch suppliers. |
| 10149623 | "Discharged Battery: Energy Diagnosis Must Be Performed. MINI electrical systems and advancements in vehicle technology have resulted in an increased demand on the vehicle battery. This SI will help the dealer handle ""discharged battery"" complaints. A discharged battery can have various causes, most unrelated to the battery. A failed battery is often the symptom and not the cause. A fully serviceable battery fails when an electrical component causes the battery to discharge; the battery becomes internally damaged and must be replaced. For more information, refer to http://www.batteryuniversi |
| 10149505 | "White Wear Marks on Canvas Top. Wear marks appear on the convertible top on the left and/or right side C-pillar areas. A For vehicles produced to December 12, 2011 1. Replace the defective canvas convertible top. Refer to ISTA Repair Instruction 54 34 120, ""Replacing soft top fabric."" Note: The following repair steps must be performed before the new top is installed to prevent a repeat repair for wear marks. 2. With the defective canvas cover removed, the current main pillars must be replaced. Refer to ISTA Repair Instruction 54 34 996, ""Replacing left or right main pillar."" 3. The curren |
| 10149465 | Noise from Steering Column when Turning or Adjusting Height. A squeaking noise is heard from the area around the steering column when turning or adjusting its height. CAUSE Material contact between the upper steering column bearing inner race and the plastic sleeve |
| 10149332 | Erroneous "Service due" Message Though Brake Lining Thickness Sufficient. The CBS data calculated for the remaining distance of the front and/or rear brake pads does not agree with the actual brake pad thickness. The yellow brake lining service due indicator illuminates even though the pad thickness is greater than the minimum wear limit (approximately 3.7 mm); the brake wear sensor has not yet been activated (from a thickness of approx. 4.2 mm). In some cases, the red warning message may already be active. The CBS front/rear brake display is based on a mathematical calculation. Various influ |
| 10147960 | "N14 and N18 Engine: High-pressure Pump Repair Instruction. INFORMATION The current version of ISTA/D Repair Instruction 13 51 017, ""Removing and installing or replacing high-pressure pump (N14, N18)"" has a procedure error. The current version of the Repair Instruction states to replace the high-pressure supply hose on the N14 engine. The Repair Instruction also states not to replace the high-pressure supply hose on the N18 engine. The N18 portion of the Repair Instruction is incorrect. As an interim solution, follow the procedure outlined below until this portion of the Repair Instruction i |
| 10147956 | "N16 and N18 Engine Oil Leak. The customer states that a small engine oil leak can be seen from the underside of the engine. CAUSE The internal sealing of the oil pump volume control solenoid valve is compromised, allowing engine oil to leak from the oil pump volume control solenoid. DIAGNOSTIC Below is the procedure for identifying how far the engine oil has migrated inside the engine electrical harness, when this issue occurs, if at all. The procedure must be followed very carefully so that the proper repair is identified. 1. Disconnect the oil pump volume control solenoid valve electrical |
| 10147906 | Surface Cracks on the Water Pump Drive Pulley. During a repair, service or inspection, the drive pulley on the water pump shows signs of cracking. No part replacement is necessary unless there is another issue found that will be corrected by replacing the drive pulley. |
| 10147904 | New programming feature: Exclusion of Infotainment Control Units from Programming. |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)