RegVerdict Model Intelligence
Mini Cooper D reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults·9,795 DVSA tests·2024
Across 9,795 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 71% of Mini Cooper D cars aged 8 to 12 years pass their MOT first time, in line with the 73% average for cars of that age. The faults that come up more than usual are in lights & electrics.
71%
Average for its agepass first time (8 to 12 years)
Average for its age
In line
MOT pass rate by age
8 to 12 years
7,961 tests · fleet 73%
71%
13 years and older
1,834 tests · fleet 61%
61%
Where the Cooper D fails
Suspension96
Brakes97
Body & structure99
Steering100
Tyres95
Lights & electrics89
Fails more often on lights & electrics. Holds up better on steering, body & structure, emissions & leaks.
Share of 8 to 12 years Mini Cooper D 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 D tends to age
The MOT areas flagged most often on Mini Cooper D models 13 years and older. It is the model’s typical pattern across millions of tests, not a forecast for this specific car.
- Lights & electrics · flagged on ~15% of MOTs
- Suspension · flagged on ~6% of MOTs
- Brakes · flagged on ~5% of MOTs
- Tyres · flagged on ~5% of MOTs
Common questions
Is the Mini Cooper D reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Mini Cooper D is about average for its age: 71% of examples aged 8 to 12 years pass first time, against a 73% fleet average. Give lights & electrics a close look on any one you view.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Mini Cooper D?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Mini Cooper D in 2024: 8 to 12 years, 71%; and 13 years and older, 61%. 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 D MOT?
For Mini Cooper D cars aged 8 to 12 years, the areas that fail an MOT more often than the fleet average are lights & electrics (10.9% of tests vs 6.9% fleet).
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