Mini Cooper d soho
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 2 years from 131 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
88%
Total Tests
131
Best Year
2012 (91%)
Years Covered
2
About the Mini Cooper d soho
The Mini Cooper d soho has been tested 131 times in 2026 MOT data across 2 model years (2011 to 2012), with an average pass rate of 88%. That's comfortably above the national average of 82%, making it a reliable choice. Available as diesel.
Best and Worst Years
The 2012 model is the most reliable with a 91% pass rate from 90 tests. The 2011 model has the lowest at 85%. The 6 point spread between years means reliability varies somewhat, but no year is dramatically different.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2011) averages 87,746 miles, while the newest (2012) averages 84,221 miles.
Compared to the Mini brand average of 84%, the Cooper d soho performs 4 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the Mini range.
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 d soho by Year
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