RegVerdict Model Intelligence
Mini John Cooper Works reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults·44,235 DVSA tests·2024
Across 44,235 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 90% of Mini John Cooper Works 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 seat belts and steering.
90%
Strong for its agepass first time (4 to 7 years)
Strong for its age · beats 67% of peers
+4.6 pts
MOT pass rate by age
Up to 3 years
6,724 tests · fleet 89%
93%
4 to 7 years
26,425 tests · fleet 85%
90%
8 to 12 years
11,086 tests · fleet 73%
86%
Where the John Cooper Works fails
Suspension100
Brakes99
Body & structure100
Steering100
Tyres97
Lights & electrics99
Holds up better on seat belts, steering, suspension.
Share of 4 to 7 years Mini John Cooper Works MOTs with no fault in each area; the marker shows the fleet average. OGL v3.0.
Common questions
Is the Mini John Cooper Works reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Mini John Cooper Works holds up well for its age: 90% of examples aged 4 to 7 years pass first time, against a 85% fleet average. That puts it ahead of 67% of similar-age models.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Mini John Cooper Works?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Mini John Cooper Works in 2024: up to 3 years, 93%; 4 to 7 years, 90%; and 8 to 12 years, 86%. 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 John Cooper Works MOT?
No single area stands out as a recurring weakness for the Mini John Cooper Works versus other cars of the same age. Its MOT failures are spread across the usual wear items (tyres, brakes, lamps).
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