RegVerdict Model Intelligence
Mini First reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults·1,893 DVSA tests·2024
Across 1,893 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 71% of Mini First 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 and emissions & leaks.
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
1,893 tests · fleet 73%
71%
Where the First fails
Suspension97
Brakes97
Body & structure99
Steering100
Tyres97
Lights & electrics90
Fails more often on lights & electrics, emissions & leaks, visibility. Holds up better on steering, road wheels, suspension.
Share of 8 to 12 years Mini First MOTs with no fault in each area; the marker shows the fleet average. OGL v3.0.
How it tends to age
How the Mini First tends to age
The MOT areas flagged most often on Mini First 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 ~10% of MOTsAbove average
- Visibility · flagged on ~4% of MOTs
Common questions
Is the Mini First reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Mini First 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, emissions & leaks and visibility a close look on any one you view.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Mini First?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Mini First in 2024: 8 to 12 years, 71%. 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 First MOT?
For Mini First cars aged 8 to 12 years, the areas that fail an MOT more often than the fleet average are lights & electrics (10% of tests vs 6.9% fleet), emissions & leaks (3% of tests vs 1.8% fleet), visibility (3.8% of tests vs 2.8% fleet).
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