Mini John cooper works
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 15 years from 49,626 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
90%
Total Tests
49,626
Best Year
2022 (96%)
Years Covered
15
About the Mini John cooper works
The Mini John cooper works has been tested 49,626 times in 2026 MOT data across 15 model years (2008 to 2022), with an average pass rate of 90%. That's comfortably above the national average of 82%, making it a reliable choice. Available as petrol.
Best and Worst Years
The 2022 model is the most reliable with a 96% pass rate from 633 tests. The 2009 model has the lowest at 83%. The 13 point spread between years means reliability varies somewhat, but no year is dramatically different.
Reliability Trend
Newer MINI JOHN COOPER WORKSs show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 6 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2008) averages 91,184 miles, while the newest (2022) averages 18,352 miles.
Compared to the Mini brand average of 84%, the John cooper works performs 6 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the Mini range.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
Full 2022 detailsHow reliable is the Mini John cooper works?
Mini John cooper works by Year
Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.
| Year | Pass Rate | Tests | Avg Mileage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 96% | 633 | 18,352 mi | |
| 2021 | 95% | 6,520 | 21,255 mi | |
| 2020 | 94% | 7,259 | 25,983 mi | |
| 2019 | 93% | 6,901 | 30,136 mi | |
| 2018 | 92% | 7,317 | 37,701 mi | |
| 2017 | 90% | 7,808 | 43,534 mi | |
| 2016 | 90% | 5,156 | 49,828 mi | |
| 2015 | 91% | 4,383 | 56,460 mi | |
| 2014 | 88% | 675 | 56,871 mi | |
| 2013 | 88% | 1,744 | 65,819 mi | |
| 2012 | 85% | 606 | 71,965 mi | |
| 2011 | 91% | 327 | 65,849 mi | |
| 2010 | 83% | 123 | 65,971 mi | |
| 2009 | 83% | 134 | 78,122 mi | |
| 2008 | 88% | 40 | 91,184 mi |
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