RegVerdict Model Intelligence
Mini Cooper Auto reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults·1,861 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.
78%
Strong for its agepass first time (8 to 12 years)
Strong for its age · beats 57% of peers
+4.9 pts
MOT pass rate by age
8 to 12 years
1,861 tests · fleet 73%
78%
Where the Cooper Auto fails
Suspension99
Brakes99
Body & structure99
Steering100
Tyres97
Lights & electrics93
Holds up better on steering, suspension, seat belts.
Share of 8 to 12 years Mini Cooper Auto MOTs with no fault in each area; the marker shows the fleet average. OGL v3.0.
How it tends to age
How the Mini Cooper Auto tends to age
The MOT areas flagged most often on Mini Cooper Auto models 8 to 12 years old. It is the model’s typical pattern across millions of tests, not a forecast for this specific car.
- Lights & electrics · flagged on ~7% of MOTs
- Visibility · flagged on ~4% of MOTs
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).
Other Mini models
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