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

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82.2%

Avg Pass Rate

+0.5%

vs Mini Avg

5

Year Ranges

Good

Reliability

Mini Cooper Sd — MOT Reliability Overview

The Mini Cooper Sd has an average MOT pass rate of 82.2%, which is 0.5 percentage points above the Mini brand average of 81.7%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Cooper Sd is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Mini Cooper Sd fails its MOT are a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage. If you are preparing your Cooper Sd for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

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

2014

Based on 103 vehicles

89.3%Excellent
Mini average: 81.7%
Dangerous Defects

1.6%

Retest Rate

4.8%

Mileage at 10yr

107k mi

2013

Based on 2,620 vehicles

80.7%Good
Mini average: 81.7%
Dangerous Defects

4.1%

Retest Rate

24.3%

Mileage at 10yr

125k mi

2012

Based on 2,130 vehicles

83.0%Good
Mini average: 81.7%
Dangerous Defects

3.8%

Retest Rate

16.3%

Mileage at 10yr

129k mi

2011

Based on 1,113 vehicles

76.1%Good
Mini average: 81.7%
Dangerous Defects

4.9%

Retest Rate

21.8%

0

Based on 2,682 vehicles

81.9%Good
Mini average: 81.7%
Mileage at 5yr

83k mi

Top MOT Failures — Mini Cooper Sd

The most common reasons a Mini Cooper Sd fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

4.4%
2

Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements

1.7%
3

A shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage

1.6%
4

Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen

1.4%
5

Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

1.4%
Mini Cooper Sd Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

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

Rear Offside

2.9%

Front

1.0%

Offside

1.0%

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 Sd

Mini Cooper Sd — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Mini Cooper Sd MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Mini Cooper Sd?
The average MOT pass rate for the Mini Cooper Sd is 82.2% 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 Sd?
The most common MOT failures on the Mini Cooper Sd are: A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4%), Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements (1.7%), A shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage (1.6%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Mini Cooper Sd reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 82.2%, the Mini Cooper Sd 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 Sd?
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 Sd?
Typical mileage for the Mini Cooper Sd: 107,310 miles at 10 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Cooper Sd to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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