Mini Cooper auto
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 9 years from 2,609 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
83%
Total Tests
2,609
Best Year
2012 (88%)
Years Covered
9
About the Mini Cooper auto
The Mini Cooper auto has been tested 2,609 times in 2026 MOT data across 9 model years (2006 to 2014), with an average pass rate of 83%. That's slightly above the national average of 82%. Available as petrol.
Best and Worst Years
The 2012 model is the most reliable with a 88% pass rate from 691 tests. The 2008 model has the lowest at 70%. With a 18 point spread, choosing the right year makes a big difference to reliability.
Reliability Trend
Newer MINI COOPER AUTOs show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 9 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2006) averages 66,381 miles, while the newest (2014) averages 54,363 miles.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Mini Cooper auto by Year
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