Mini Cooper graphite
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 2 years from 81 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
81%
Total Tests
81
Best Year
2010 (86%)
Years Covered
2
About the Mini Cooper graphite
The Mini Cooper graphite has been tested 81 times in 2026 MOT data across 2 model years (2009 to 2010), with an average pass rate of 81%. That's close to the national average of 82%. Available as petrol.
Best and Worst Years
The 2010 model is the most reliable with a 86% pass rate from 36 tests. The 2009 model has the lowest at 76%. The 10 point spread between years means reliability varies somewhat, but no year is dramatically different.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2009) averages 74,654 miles, while the newest (2010) averages 85,750 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 graphite by Year
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