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MINI GT

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 2 model years from 1,430 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

93%

Total Tests

1,430

Model Years

2017 to 2018

Years Covered

2

About the MINI GT

The MINI GT was MOT tested 1,430 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 2 model years (2017 to 2018), with an average pass rate of 93%. That's comfortably above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list petrol versions.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2017) averages 45,905 miles, while the newest (2018) averages 40,131 miles.

Compared to the MINI brand average of 84%, the GT performs 9 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the MINI range.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 1499cc)
£1,398
Road Tax
£200
MOT Test
£55
Predicted Repairs
£200
Total per year£1,853
Per month£154/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 2018 details

How reliable is the MINI GT?

vs average of all models+11% (82% avg)
vs MINI brand average+9% (84% avg)

MINI GT by Year

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YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
201893%66540,131 mi
201793%76545,905 mi

Questions about the MINI GT

Is the MINI GT reliable?

Across its 2 model years in our data (2017 to 2018), the MINI GT averages a 93% MOT pass rate, from 1,430 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 11 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data.

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