Mini Mini (R58) reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 3,419 real DVSA tests · 2024
Across 3,419 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 77% of Mini Mini (R58) 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 Mini (R58) tends to fail
Share of Mini Mini (R58) 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 Mini (R58) reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Mini Mini (R58) holds up well for its age: 77% of examples aged 8 to 12 years pass first time, against a 73% fleet average. That puts it ahead of 54% of similar-age models.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Mini Mini (R58)?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Mini Mini (R58) in 2024: 8 to 12 years, 77%; and 13 years and older, 69%. 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 Mini (R58) MOT?
No single area stands out as a recurring weakness for the Mini Mini (R58) versus other cars of the same age — its MOT failures are spread across the usual wear items (tyres, brakes, lamps).