Mini Mini cooper s auto
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 2 years from 79 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
80%
Total Tests
79
Best Year
2005 (80%)
Years Covered
2
About the Mini Mini cooper s auto
The Mini Mini cooper s auto has been tested 79 times in 2026 MOT data across 2 model years (2005 to 2006), with an average pass rate of 80%. 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 80% pass rate from 41 tests. The 2006 model has the lowest at 79%. With just a 1 point spread, the Mini cooper s auto is consistently reliable regardless of year.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2005) averages 81,129 miles, while the newest (2006) averages 63,155 miles.
Compared to the Mini brand average of 84%, the Mini cooper s auto is 4 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Mini models.
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 s auto by Year
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