MINI Cooper MOT Pass Rates and Running Costs by Year
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 2 model years from 89 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
82%
Total Tests
89
Model Years
2004 to 2005
Years Covered
2
About the MINI Cooper
The MINI Cooper was MOT tested 89 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 2 model years (2004 to 2005), with an average pass rate of 82%. That's close to the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list petrol versions.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2004) averages 85,653 miles, while the newest (2005) averages 103,774 miles.
Estimated Running Costs
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.
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MINI Cooper by Year
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Questions about the MINI Cooper
Is the MINI Cooper reliable?
Across its 2 model years in our data (2004 to 2005), the MINI Cooper averages an 82% MOT pass rate, from 89 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's level with the average of 82% across all models in the same data.
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