RegVerdict Model Intelligence
Mini Mini (R58) reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults·3,419 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.
77%
Strong for its agepass first time (8 to 12 years)
Strong for its age · beats 54% of peers
+4 pts
MOT pass rate by age
8 to 12 years
1,850 tests · fleet 73%
77%
13 years and older
1,569 tests · fleet 61%
69%
Where the Mini (R58) fails
Suspension98
Brakes98
Body & structure100
Steering100
Tyres97
Lights & electrics92
Holds up better on steering, seat belts, body & structure.
Share of 8 to 12 years Mini Mini (R58) MOTs with no fault in each area; the marker shows the fleet average. OGL v3.0.
How it tends to age
How the Mini Mini (R58) tends to age
The MOT areas flagged most often on Mini Mini (R58) models 13 years and older. It is the model’s typical pattern across millions of tests, not a forecast for this specific car.
- Lights & electrics · flagged on ~11% of MOTs
- Brakes · flagged on ~4% of MOTs
- Emissions & leaks · flagged on ~4% of MOTs
- Suspension · flagged on ~4% of MOTs
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).
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