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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Mini Cooper Mini. Check any Mini by registration number below.

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94.7%

Avg Pass Rate

+0.8%

vs Mini Cooper Avg

5

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Mini Cooper Mini — MOT Reliability Overview

The Mini Cooper Mini has an average MOT pass rate of 94.7%, which is 0.8 percentage points above the Mini Cooper brand average of 93.9%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Mini is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used Mini Cooper Mini, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Mini Cooper Mini performs at MOT across different model years.

2008

Based on 54 vehicles

96.3%Excellent
Mini Cooper average: 93.9%
Mileage at 10yr

150k mi

2007

Based on 81 vehicles

92.6%Excellent
Mini Cooper average: 93.9%
Mileage at 10yr

121k mi

2005

Based on 50 vehicles

100.0%Excellent
Mini Cooper average: 93.9%
Mileage at 10yr

124k mi

2004

Based on 68 vehicles

92.6%Excellent
Mini Cooper average: 93.9%
Mileage at 10yr

131k mi

2003

Based on 50 vehicles

92.0%Excellent
Mini Cooper average: 93.9%

Other Mini Cooper Models

Compare MOT reliability across Mini Cooper models.

Mini Cooper R 50

89.9% pass rate

Mini Cooper Unclassified

89.5% pass rate

Mini Cooper Rc31

100.0% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Mini Cooper Mini

Mini Cooper Mini — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Mini Cooper Mini MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Mini Cooper Mini?
The average MOT pass rate for the Mini Cooper Mini is 94.7% compared to the Mini Cooper average of 93.9%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Mini Cooper Mini?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Mini Cooper Mini reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 94.7%, the Mini Cooper Mini is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Mini Cooper Mini?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Mini Cooper Mini?
Typical mileage for the Mini Cooper Mini: 149,681 miles at 10 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Mini to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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