Mini Mini cooper
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 2 years from 89 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
82%
Total Tests
89
Best Year
2005 (86%)
Years Covered
2
About the Mini Mini cooper
The Mini Mini cooper has been tested 89 times in 2026 MOT data across 2 model years (2004 to 2005), with an average pass rate of 82%. That's close to the national average of 82%. Available as petrol.
Best and Worst Years
The 2005 model is the most reliable with a 86% pass rate from 59 tests. The 2004 model has the lowest at 77%. The 9 point spread between years means reliability varies somewhat, but no year is dramatically different.
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, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Mini Mini cooper by Year
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