Mini Cooper Auto reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 1,861 real DVSA tests · 2024
Across 1,861 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 78% of Mini Cooper Auto cars aged 8 to 12 years pass their MOT first time — ahead of the 73% average for all cars of that age. It holds up especially well on steering and suspension.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the Cooper Auto tends to fail
Share of Mini Cooper Auto cars aged 8 to 12 years with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.
Holds up better than average on steering, suspension, seat belts.
Common questions
Is the Mini Cooper Auto reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Mini Cooper Auto holds up well for its age: 78% of examples aged 8 to 12 years pass first time, against a 73% fleet average. That puts it ahead of 57% of similar-age models.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Mini Cooper Auto?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Mini Cooper Auto in 2024: 8 to 12 years, 78%. 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 Auto MOT?
No single area stands out as a recurring weakness for the Mini Cooper Auto versus other cars of the same age — its MOT failures are spread across the usual wear items (tyres, brakes, lamps).