MINI John Cooper Works Auto

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 2 model years from 206 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

90%

Total Tests

206

Model Years

2012 to 2013

Years Covered

About the MINI John Cooper Works Auto

The MINI John Cooper Works Auto was MOT tested 206 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 2 model years (2012 to 2013), with an average pass rate of 90%. 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 (2012) averages 62,506 miles, while the newest (2013) averages 51,479 miles.

Compared to the MINI brand average of 84%, the John Cooper Works Auto performs 6 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the MINI range.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 1598cc)

£1,398

Road Tax

£275

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£200

Total per year£1,928

Per month£161/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 John Cooper Works Auto?

vs average of all models+8% (82% avg)

vs MINI brand average+6% (84% avg)

MINI John Cooper Works 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	90%	164	51,479 mi
2012	90%	42	62,506 mi

Questions about the MINI John Cooper Works Auto

Is the MINI John Cooper Works Auto reliable?

Across its 2 model years in our data (2012 to 2013), the MINI John Cooper Works Auto averages a 90% MOT pass rate, from 206 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 8 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data.