MINI (R57)

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 8 model years from 5,759 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

84%

Total Tests

5,759

Highest Pass Rate

2008 (89%)

Years Covered

About the MINI (R57)

The MINI (R57) was MOT tested 5,759 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 8 model years (2007 to 2018), with an average pass rate of 84%. That's slightly above 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 2008 model has the highest pass rate at 89% from 122 tests. The 2009 model has the lowest at 79%. The 10 point gap means pass rates vary somewhat between years, but no year is dramatically different. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Reliability Trend

The MINI (R57) has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 1 percentage point.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2007) averages 69,793 miles, while the newest (2018) averages 26,960 miles.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 1998cc)

£1,631

Road Tax

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£350

Total per year£2,236

Per month£186/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 2018 details

How reliable is the MINI (R57)?

vs average of all models+2% (82% avg)

vs MINI brand average+0% (84% avg)

Best to worst year spread10 percentage points

Reliability trendStable over years

MINI (R57) by Year

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

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2018	88%	714	26,960 mi
2013	84%	69	65,853 mi
2012	84%	1,080	83,145 mi
2011	84%	1,778	86,731 mi
2010	80%	1,206	78,356 mi
2009	79%	656	76,478 mi
2008	89%	122	85,455 mi
2007	86%	134	69,793 mi

Questions about the MINI (R57)

Is the MINI (R57) reliable?

Across its 8 model years in our data (2007 to 2018), the MINI (R57) averages an 84% MOT pass rate, from 5,759 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 2 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2008 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 89%.

Which year MINI (R57) has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2008 MINI (R57) has the highest MOT pass rate at 89%, while the 2009 model has the lowest at 79%, a 10 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.