Mini Cooper S Electric Level 1 MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Mini Cooper S Electric Level 1. Check any Cooper S Electric Level 1 by registration number below.

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92.4%

Avg Pass Rate

+10.7%

vs Mini Avg

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Mini Cooper S Electric Level 1 — MOT Reliability Overview

The Mini Cooper S Electric Level 1 has an average MOT pass rate of 92.4%, which is 10.7 percentage points above the Mini brand average of 81.7%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Cooper S Electric Level 1 is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Mini Cooper S Electric Level 1 fails its MOT are a tyre seriously damaged, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements. If you are preparing your Cooper S Electric Level 1 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 S Electric Level 1, 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 S Electric Level 1 performs at MOT across different model years.

2022

Based on 139 vehicles

88.5%Excellent

Mini average: 81.7%

Dangerous Defects

2.2%

Retest Rate

5.8%

Mileage at 3yr

25k mi

2022

Based on 244 vehicles

97.5%Excellent

Mini average: 81.7%

Dangerous Defects

2.4%

Retest Rate

2.4%

Mileage at 3yr

25k mi

2022

Based on 277 vehicles

94.9%Excellent

Mini average: 81.7%

Dangerous Defects

1.1%

Retest Rate

5.0%

Mileage at 3yr

28k mi

2021

Based on 55 vehicles

94.5%Excellent

Mini average: 81.7%

Dangerous Defects

1.8%

Retest Rate

9.1%

Mileage at 3yr

25k mi

2021

Based on 1,441 vehicles

92.2%Excellent

Mini average: 81.7%

Dangerous Defects

2.2%

Retest Rate

7.6%

Mileage at 3yr

31k mi

2021

Based on 299 vehicles

95.3%Excellent

Mini average: 81.7%

Dangerous Defects

1.7%

Retest Rate

5.1%

Mileage at 3yr

26k mi

2021

Based on 4,342 vehicles

91.4%Excellent

Mini average: 81.7%

Dangerous Defects

2.5%

Retest Rate

10.3%

Mileage at 3yr

28k mi

2021

Based on 5,689 vehicles

92.4%Excellent

Mini average: 81.7%

Dangerous Defects

2.4%

Retest Rate

8.3%

Mileage at 3yr

30k mi

2020

Based on 3,738 vehicles

90.9%Excellent

Mini average: 81.7%

Dangerous Defects

2.4%

Retest Rate

11.4%

Mileage at 3yr

27k mi

Mileage at 5yr

45k mi

2020

Based on 4,671 vehicles

92.7%Excellent

Mini average: 81.7%

Dangerous Defects

2.0%

Retest Rate

7.5%

Mileage at 3yr

25k mi

Mileage at 5yr

38k mi

2020

Based on 969 vehicles

89.9%Excellent

Mini average: 81.7%

Dangerous Defects

3.5%

Retest Rate

11.2%

Mileage at 3yr

30k mi

0

Based on 1,730 vehicles

91.3%Excellent

Mini average: 81.7%

Mileage at 5yr

15k mi

0

Based on 1,585 vehicles

91.9%Excellent

Mini average: 81.7%

Mileage at 5yr

16k mi

0

Based on 468 vehicles

90.6%Excellent

Mini average: 81.7%

Mileage at 5yr

19k mi

Top MOT Failures — Mini Cooper S Electric Level 1

The most common reasons a Mini Cooper S Electric Level 1 fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

A tyre seriously damaged

2.5%

Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen

1.4%

The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements

1.4%

A tyre cords visible or damaged

1.2%

Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements

0.6%

Mini Cooper S Electric Level 1 Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

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

Front Nearside

2.2%

Rear Nearside

1.4%

Front Offside

1.4%

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76.5% pass rate

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84.3% pass rate

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87.8% pass rate

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Useful MOT Guides

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MOT Checklist

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

Advisory vs Failure

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See detailed fault analysis for Mini Cooper S Electric Level 1

Mini Cooper S Electric Level 1 — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Mini Cooper S Electric Level 1 MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Mini Cooper S Electric Level 1?

The average MOT pass rate for the Mini Cooper S Electric Level 1 is 92.4% 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 S Electric Level 1?

The most common MOT failures on the Mini Cooper S Electric Level 1 are: A tyre seriously damaged (2.5%), Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen (1.4%), The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements (1.4%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.

Is the Mini Cooper S Electric Level 1 reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 92.4%, the Mini Cooper S Electric Level 1 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 S Electric Level 1?

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 S Electric Level 1?

Typical mileage for the Mini Cooper S Electric Level 1: 24,634 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Cooper S Electric Level 1 to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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