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

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81.2%

Avg Pass Rate

-0.5%

vs Mini Avg

3

Year Ranges

Good

Reliability

Mini Cooper Graphite — MOT Reliability Overview

The Mini Cooper Graphite has an average MOT pass rate of 81.2%, which is 0.5 percentage points below the Mini brand average of 81.7%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Cooper Graphite is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used Mini Cooper Graphite, 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 Graphite performs at MOT across different model years.

2010

Based on 51 vehicles

84.3%Good
Mini average: 81.7%
Dangerous Defects

3.2%

Retest Rate

16.1%

2009

Based on 60 vehicles

75.0%Good
Mini average: 81.7%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

21.6%

0

Based on 51 vehicles

84.3%Good
Mini average: 81.7%
Mileage at 5yr

72k mi

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front Nearside

7.8%

Front Offside

3.9%

Rear

2.0%

Other Mini Models

Compare MOT reliability across Mini models.

Mini Mini Cooper Park Lane

53.2% pass rate

Mini Countryman Cooper Brdwalk Ed A

93.8% pass rate

Mini Cooper S

76.5% pass rate

Mini Mini

84.3% pass rate

Mini Mini-n

87.8% pass rate

Mini Roadster

86.8% 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 Graphite

Mini Cooper Graphite — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Mini Cooper Graphite MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Mini Cooper Graphite?
The average MOT pass rate for the Mini Cooper Graphite is 81.2% compared to the Mini average of 81.7%. 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 Graphite?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Mini Cooper Graphite reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 81.2%, the Mini Cooper Graphite is rated as "Good" 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 Graphite?
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 Graphite?
Typical mileage for the Mini Cooper Graphite: 71,731 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Cooper Graphite to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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