Mini Cooper D reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 9,795 real 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.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the Cooper D tends to fail
Share of Mini Cooper D 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.
Fails more often than average on lights & electrics. Holds up better than average on steering, body & structure, emissions & leaks.
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).