MINI John Cooper Works (2021)

Estimated running costs and MOT pass rates from 6,520 MOT tests in 2024.

Annual Cost

£2,086

£174/month

MOT Pass Rate

95%

Excellent

Road Tax

£200

Standard rate/year

Est. Insurance

Grp 18-32

1998cc Petrol

Great Choice

95% pass rate, £2,086/year to run. 13 points above average.

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Petrol1998cc5 years old6,520 tests21k miles avg

Annual Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 1998cc)

~36 mpg

£1,631

Road Tax

Standard rate (from April 2017)

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

Low estimate due to excellent reliability

£200

Total per year£2,086

Per month£174/mo

Per week£40/wk

Estimates based on 7,400 miles/year (UK average), petrol at 174.57p a litre (GOV.UK weekly average, week of 19 October 2026), GOV.UK road tax rates and repair likelihood from MOT data. Insurance not included. Cars registered from April 2017 pay the £200 standard rate, plus £440 a year for five years (from the second year) if they cost over £40,000 new (over £50,000 for electric cars).

Reliability Verdict

95% MOT pass rate(Excellent)

0%All-model avg: 82%100%

Excellent reliability. Very few MOT failures. That's 13 points above the average of 82% across all models in our data. It also outperforms the MINI brand average of 84%.

95% of MOT tests on MINI John Cooper Workss from 2021 ended in a pass in 2024, when they were about 3 years old. That's based on 6,520 tests across the UK, retests included. The average mileage recorded at those tests was 21,255 miles.

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How Does It Compare?

Rank among 2021 models709th of 3,336(top 22%)

Rank among MINI models16th of 335(top 5%)

vs average of all models+13%(82% avg)

vs 2021 models average+3%(92% avg)

vs MINI average+11%(84% avg)

Mileage Analysis

21,255

Average miles

22,200

Expected for age

The average 2021 MINI John Cooper Works had 21,255 miles on the clock at its 2024 MOT, which is in line with the expected 22,200 miles for a 3-year-old car, suggesting normal everyday use.

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MINI John Cooper Works by Year

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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About the 2021 MINI John Cooper Works

The 2021 MINI John Cooper Works is a family car. Our records list a 1998cc petrol engine, though engines vary between versions. 6,520 MOT tests were recorded on this model in 2024, making it a reasonably common sight on UK roads. It ranks in the top 22% of all 2021 models for MOT pass rate.

With an average of 21,255 miles recorded at its 2024 MOT tests, MINI John Cooper Works owners drive about as much as the UK average.

2021 MINI John Cooper Works Fuel Costs

The 1998cc petrol engine offers a reasonable balance between performance and economy. Expect around 36 mpg in mixed driving, which works out to roughly £1,631 per year with petrol at 174.57p per litre (GOV.UK weekly average, week of 19 October 2026; based on 7,400 miles per year).

What does it cost to own a 2021 MINI John Cooper Works?

Total estimated annual running cost is £2,086 (£174/month), broken down as £1,631 fuel, £200 road tax, £55 MOT, and £200 predicted repairs. The low repair estimate reflects the excellent 95% pass rate. These cars rarely fail their MOT, so unexpected bills are less likely.

MINI John Cooper Works Reliability Trend

Newer MINI John Cooper Workss pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 6 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.

Buying a Used 2021 MINI John Cooper Works

At 5 years old, the MINI John Cooper Works offers good value with plenty of life remaining. Most manufacturer warranties will have expired, so a pre-purchase inspection is worth the cost. With 6,520 MOT tests in our data, there's strong statistical confidence in these figures.

Common Issues to Watch For

These are typical issues for cars of this age, fuel type and engine size, not faults recorded on this model's MOT tests. Use them as a checklist when you view one.

Service History

Low risk

Always request a full service history. Regular servicing is the single best indicator of how well a car has been maintained, regardless of mileage.

Running Costs Compared

How the 2021 MINI John Cooper Works stacks up against similar cars for estimated annual running costs, insurance group, and tax.

Car	Pass Rate	Fuel/yr	Tax/yr	Est. Ins. Group	Total/yr
MINI John Cooper Works(2021)	95%	£1,631	£200	Grp 18-32	£2,086
Volkswagen Golf(2019)	92%	£1,398	£200	Grp 12-25	£1,853-£233
Nissan Qashqai(2020)	93%	£1,398	£200	Grp 12-25	£1,853-£233
MINI Cooper(2019)	92%	£1,398	£200	Grp 12-25	£1,853-£233
Hyundai Tucson(2019)	90%	£1,398	£200	Grp 12-25	£1,853-£233

Estimates based on 7,400 miles/year, GOV.UK average pump prices for the week of 19 October 2026, GOV.UK road tax rates and MOT data. Insurance groups are our rough estimate from engine size, not official groups. Actual costs vary by driver, location, and usage.

Questions about the 2021 MINI John Cooper Works

Is the 2021 MINI John Cooper Works reliable?

Excellent reliability. Very few MOT failures. 95% of MOT tests on 2021 MINI John Cooper Workss ended in a pass, from 6,520 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 13 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data.

How much does a 2021 MINI John Cooper Works cost to run?

Our estimate is £2,086 a year (£174 a month): £1,631 fuel, £200 road tax, £55 MOT and £200 predicted repairs, based on 7,400 miles a year. Insurance is not included.

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2021 MINI John Cooper Works?

95% of 6,520 MOT tests on the 2021 MINI John Cooper Works ended in a pass (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That ranks it 709th of 3,336 models first registered in 2021 (top 22%).

Which year MINI John Cooper Works has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2021 MINI John Cooper Works has the highest MOT pass rate at 95% and the 2010 the lowest at 83%. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger and have done fewer miles.

What is the average mileage for a 2021 MINI John Cooper Works?

The average mileage recorded at MOT tests on the 2021 MINI John Cooper Works is 21,255 miles, which is in line with the expected 22,200 miles for a 3-year-old car, suggesting normal everyday use.