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MINI John Cooper Works

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 2 model years from 127 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

85%

Total Tests

127

Model Years

2008 to 2009

Years Covered

2

About the MINI John Cooper Works

The MINI John Cooper Works was MOT tested 127 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 2 model years (2008 to 2009), with an average pass rate of 85%. That's slightly 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 (2008) averages 79,596 miles, while the newest (2009) averages 80,897 miles.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 1598cc)
£1,398
Road Tax
£275
MOT Test
£55
Predicted Repairs
£350
Total per year£2,078
Per month£173/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 2009 details

How reliable is the MINI John Cooper Works?

vs average of all models+3% (82% avg)
vs MINI brand average+1% (84% avg)

MINI John Cooper Works by Year

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

YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
200988%4380,897 mi
200881%8479,596 mi

Questions about the MINI John Cooper Works

Is the MINI John Cooper Works reliable?

Across its 2 model years in our data (2008 to 2009), the MINI John Cooper Works averages an 85% MOT pass rate, from 127 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 3 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data.

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