Mini Cooper SD reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 3,105 real 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.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the Cooper SD tends to fail
Share of Mini Cooper SD 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.
Holds up better than average on steering, seat belts, body & structure.
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).