MINI

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 18 model years from 535,240 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

81%

Total Tests

535,240

Highest Pass Rate

2014 (88%)

Years Covered

About the MINI

The MINI was MOT tested 535,240 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 18 model years (2001 to 2018), with an average pass rate of 81%. That's close to the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list petrol versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2014 model has the highest pass rate at 88% from 1,067 tests. The 2001 model has the lowest at 69%. With a 19 point gap, the year you choose makes a real difference. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Reliability Trend

Newer MINIs pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 9 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2001) averages 108,838 miles, while the newest (2018) averages 48,132 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 1499cc)

£1,401

Road Tax

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£200

Total per year£1,856

Per month£155/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.88p petrol and 199.52p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 5 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2018 details

How reliable is the MINI?

vs average of all models-1% (82% avg)

vs MINI brand average-3% (84% avg)

Best to worst year spread19 percentage points

Reliability trendImproving over years

MINI by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2018	97%	33	48,132 mi
2017	93%	42	48,635 mi
2016	93%	40	59,235 mi
2015	94%	33	70,246 mi
2014	88%	1,067	67,660 mi
2013	86%	38,366	76,296 mi
2012	85%	42,736	78,383 mi
2011	82%	49,881	83,358 mi
2010	80%	59,218	85,987 mi
2009	75%	57,825	89,580 mi
2008	74%	54,730	95,610 mi
2007	73%	53,763	93,859 mi
2006	72%	43,117	96,085 mi
2005	71%	45,707	100,056 mi
2004	71%	36,444	103,379 mi
2003	72%	25,713	107,167 mi
2002	78%	22,736	107,149 mi
2001	69%	3,789	108,838 mi

Questions about the MINI

Is the MINI reliable?

Across its 18 model years in our data (2001 to 2018), the MINI averages an 81% MOT pass rate, from 535,240 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 1 point below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2014 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 88%.

Which year MINI has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2014 MINI has the highest MOT pass rate at 88%, while the 2001 model has the lowest at 69%, a 19 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.