Rover Mini reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 25,934 real 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.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the Mini tends to fail
Share of Rover Mini cars aged 13 years and older 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 tyres, road wheels, suspension.
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).