Mini John Cooper Works reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 44,235 real 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.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the John Cooper Works tends to fail
Share of Mini John Cooper Works cars aged 4 to 7 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 seat belts, steering, suspension.
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).