Mini First reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 1,893 real 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.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the First tends to fail
Share of Mini First 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, emissions & leaks, visibility. Holds up better than average on steering, road wheels, suspension.
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).