Mini Cooper
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 23 years from 385,407 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
82%
Total Tests
385,407
Best Year
2022 (96%)
Years Covered
23
About the Mini Cooper
The Mini Cooper has been tested 385,407 times in 2026 MOT data across 23 model years (1999 to 2022), with an average pass rate of 82%. That's close to the national average of 82%. Available as petrol and diesel.
Best and Worst Years
The 2022 model is the most reliable with a 96% pass rate from 2,098 tests. The 2002 model has the lowest at 65%. With a 31 point spread, choosing the right year makes a big difference to reliability.
Reliability Trend
Newer MINI COOPERs show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 17 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (1999) averages 17,301 miles, while the newest (2022) averages 16,905 miles.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
Full 2022 detailsHow reliable is the Mini Cooper?
Mini Cooper by Year
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| Year | Pass Rate | Tests | Avg Mileage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 96% | 2,098 | 16,905 mi | |
| 2021 | 94% | 32,532 | 20,555 mi | |
| 2020 | 93% | 34,513 | 24,798 mi | |
| 2019 | 92% | 52,140 | 30,727 mi | |
| 2018 | 92% | 55,706 | 37,401 mi | |
| 2017 | 90% | 49,260 | 45,506 mi | |
| 2016 | 90% | 47,463 | 52,742 mi | |
| 2015 | 89% | 46,054 | 60,514 mi | |
| 2014 | 88% | 34,375 | 66,746 mi | |
| 2013 | 85% | 12,501 | 66,222 mi | |
| 2012 | 85% | 6,525 | 72,835 mi | |
| 2011 | 82% | 2,185 | 84,424 mi | |
| 2010 | 82% | 1,766 | 85,375 mi | |
| 2009 | 74% | 1,668 | 87,261 mi | |
| 2008 | 74% | 1,495 | 92,691 mi | |
| 2007 | 71% | 1,812 | 93,206 mi | |
| 2006 | 73% | 914 | 91,442 mi | |
| 2005 | 69% | 790 | 96,816 mi | |
| 2004 | 69% | 708 | 102,681 mi | |
| 2003 | 73% | 403 | 99,443 mi | |
| 2002 | 65% | 304 | 98,236 mi | |
| 2001 | 69% | 81 | 102,071 mi | |
| 1999 | 84% | 114 | 17,301 mi |
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