RegVerdict Model Intelligence
Rover Mini reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults·25,934 DVSA tests·2024
Across 25,934 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 72% of Rover Mini cars aged 13 years and older pass their MOT first time, ahead of the 61% average for all cars of that age. It holds up especially well on tyres and road wheels.
72%
Strong for its agepass first time (13 years and older)
Strong for its age · beats 70% of peers
+11 pts
MOT pass rate by age
13 years and older
25,934 tests · fleet 61%
72%
Where the Mini fails
Suspension96
Brakes97
Body & structure97
Steering98
Tyres99
Lights & electrics94
Holds up better on tyres, road wheels, suspension.
Share of 13 years and older Rover Mini MOTs with no fault in each area; the marker shows the fleet average. OGL v3.0.
How it tends to age
How the Rover Mini tends to age
The MOT areas flagged most often on Rover Mini 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 ~6% of MOTs
- Emissions & leaks · flagged on ~4% of MOTs
- Suspension · flagged on ~4% of MOTs
Common questions
Is the Rover Mini reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Rover Mini holds up well for its age: 72% of examples aged 13 years and older pass first time, against a 61% fleet average. That puts it ahead of 70% of similar-age models.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Rover Mini?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Rover Mini in 2024: 13 years and older, 72%. 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 Rover Mini MOT?
No single area stands out as a recurring weakness for the Rover Mini versus other cars of the same age. Its MOT failures are spread across the usual wear items (tyres, brakes, lamps).
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