Mini Cooper S reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 158,956 real DVSA tests · 2024
Across 158,956 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 89% of Mini Cooper S cars aged 4 to 7 years pass their MOT first time — ahead of the 85% average for all cars of that age. It holds up especially well on steering and suspension.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the Cooper S tends to fail
Share of Mini Cooper S 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.
Holds up better than average on steering, suspension, body & structure.
Common questions
Is the Mini Cooper S reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Mini Cooper S holds up well for its age: 89% of examples aged 4 to 7 years pass first time, against a 85% fleet average. That puts it ahead of 62% of similar-age models.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Mini Cooper S?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Mini Cooper S in 2024: up to 3 years, 91%; 4 to 7 years, 89%; 8 to 12 years, 84%; and 13 years and older, 69%. 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 S MOT?
No single area stands out as a recurring weakness for the Mini Cooper S versus other cars of the same age — its MOT failures are spread across the usual wear items (tyres, brakes, lamps).