Mini Cooper reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 345,999 real DVSA tests · 2024
Across 345,999 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 88% of Mini Cooper cars aged 4 to 7 years pass their MOT first time — in line with the 85% average for cars of that age. The faults that come up more than usual are in visibility.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the Cooper tends to fail
Share of Mini Cooper cars aged 4 to 7 years with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.
Fails more often than average on visibility. Holds up better than average on steering, suspension, body & structure.
Common questions
Is the Mini Cooper reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Mini Cooper is about average for its age: 88% of examples aged 4 to 7 years pass first time, against a 85% fleet average. That puts it ahead of 52% of similar-age models. Give visibility a close look on any one you view.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Mini Cooper?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Mini Cooper in 2024: up to 3 years, 92%; 4 to 7 years, 88%; 8 to 12 years, 83%; and 13 years and older, 63%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Mini Cooper MOT?
For Mini Cooper cars aged 13 years and older, the areas that fail an MOT more often than the fleet average are emissions & leaks (6.3% of tests vs 3.8% fleet).