Mini First
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 5 years from 2,851 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
78%
Total Tests
2,851
Best Year
2012 (84%)
Years Covered
5
How reliable is the Mini First?
Mini First by Year
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About the Mini First
The Mini First has been tested 2,851 times in 2024 MOT data across 5 model years (2009 to 2013), with an average pass rate of 78%. That's close to the national average of 82%. Available as petrol.
Best and Worst Years
The 2012 model is the most reliable with a 84% pass rate from 813 tests. The 2009 model has the lowest at 66%. With a 18 point spread, choosing the right year makes a big difference to reliability.
Reliability Trend
Newer MINI FIRSTs 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 (2009) averages 82,142 miles, while the newest (2013) averages 69,493 miles.
Compared to the Mini brand average of 84%, the First is 6 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Mini models.
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