RegVerdict Model Intelligence
Mini Cooper SD reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults·3,105 DVSA tests·2024
Across 3,105 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 78% of Mini Cooper SD 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 seat belts.
78%
Strong for its agepass first time (8 to 12 years)
Strong for its age · beats 56% of peers
+4.4 pts
MOT pass rate by age
8 to 12 years
3,105 tests · fleet 73%
78%
Where the Cooper SD fails
Suspension97
Brakes97
Body & structure100
Steering100
Tyres96
Lights & electrics92
Holds up better on steering, seat belts, body & structure.
Share of 8 to 12 years Mini Cooper SD 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 SD tends to age
The MOT areas flagged most often on Mini Cooper SD 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 ~8% of MOTs
- Tyres · flagged on ~4% of MOTs
Common questions
Is the Mini Cooper SD reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Mini Cooper SD 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 56% of similar-age models.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Mini Cooper SD?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Mini Cooper SD 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 SD MOT?
No single area stands out as a recurring weakness for the Mini Cooper SD versus other cars of the same age. Its MOT failures are spread across the usual wear items (tyres, brakes, lamps).
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