MINI Cooper SD Auto

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 3 model years from 727 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

85%

Total Tests

727

Highest Pass Rate

2013 (87%)

Years Covered

About the MINI Cooper SD Auto

The MINI Cooper SD Auto was MOT tested 727 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 3 model years (2011 to 2013), with an average pass rate of 85%. That's slightly above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list diesel versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2013 model has the highest pass rate at 87% from 293 tests. The 2012 model has the lowest at 84%. With just a 3 point gap, pass rates are similar across these years. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Reliability Trend

The MINI Cooper SD Auto has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 1 percentage point.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2011) averages 89,786 miles, while the newest (2013) averages 67,748 miles.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Diesel, 1995cc)

£1,397

Road Tax

£275

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£350

Total per year£2,077

Per month£173/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2013 details

How reliable is the MINI Cooper SD Auto?

vs average of all models+3% (82% avg)

vs MINI brand average+1% (84% avg)

Best to worst year spread3 percentage points

Reliability trendStable over years

MINI Cooper SD Auto by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2013	87%	293	67,748 mi
2012	84%	285	77,562 mi
2011	85%	149	89,786 mi

Questions about the MINI Cooper SD Auto

Is the MINI Cooper SD Auto reliable?

Across its 3 model years in our data (2011 to 2013), the MINI Cooper SD Auto averages an 85% MOT pass rate, from 727 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 3 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2013 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 87%.

Which year MINI Cooper SD Auto has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2013 MINI Cooper SD Auto has the highest MOT pass rate at 87%, while the 2012 model has the lowest at 84%, a 3 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.