Mini Cooper s
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 21 years from 176,673 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
84%
Total Tests
176,673
Best Year
2022 (97%)
Years Covered
21
How reliable is the Mini Cooper s?
Mini Cooper s by Year
| Year | Pass Rate | Tests | Avg Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 97% | 1,304 | 17,134 mi |
| 2021 | 93% | 22,000 | 21,733 mi |
| 2020 | 93% | 21,814 | 26,028 mi |
| 2019 | 92% | 33,682 | 31,800 mi |
| 2018 | 92% | 19,933 | 37,784 mi |
| 2017 | 91% | 19,240 | 45,465 mi |
| 2016 | 90% | 18,702 | 52,888 mi |
| 2015 | 89% | 16,363 | 61,373 mi |
| 2014 | 88% | 11,315 | 63,437 mi |
| 2013 | 86% | 4,950 | 68,666 mi |
| 2012 | 85% | 2,450 | 69,335 mi |
| 2011 | 86% | 760 | 74,478 mi |
| 2010 | 79% | 597 | 76,322 mi |
| 2009 | 78% | 641 | 75,827 mi |
| 2008 | 79% | 624 | 88,922 mi |
| 2007 | 81% | 623 | 87,543 mi |
| 2006 | 71% | 446 | 89,871 mi |
| 2005 | 75% | 464 | 92,109 mi |
| 2004 | 76% | 357 | 97,833 mi |
| 2003 | 75% | 314 | 103,971 mi |
| 2002 | 77% | 94 | 100,344 mi |
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About the Mini Cooper s
The Mini Cooper s has been tested 176,673 times in 2024 MOT data across 21 model years (2002 to 2022), with an average pass rate of 84%. That's slightly above the national average of 82%. Available as hybrid and petrol and diesel.
Best and Worst Years
The 2022 model is the most reliable with a 97% pass rate from 1,304 tests. The 2006 model has the lowest at 71%. With a 26 point spread, choosing the right year makes a big difference to reliability.
Reliability Trend
Newer MINI COOPER Ss show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 13 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2002) averages 100,344 miles, while the newest (2022) averages 17,134 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.
Click any year in the table above to see detailed running costs, individual reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.