Mini Mini (r58)
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 8 years from 4,111 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
79%
Total Tests
4,111
Best Year
2013 (91%)
Years Covered
8
About the Mini Mini (r58)
The Mini Mini (r58) has been tested 4,111 times in 2026 MOT data across 8 model years (2006 to 2013), with an average pass rate of 79%. That's close to the national average of 82%. Available as petrol.
Best and Worst Years
The 2013 model is the most reliable with a 91% pass rate from 133 tests. The 2009 model has the lowest at 64%. With a 27 point spread, choosing the right year makes a big difference to reliability.
Reliability Trend
Newer MINI MINI (R58)s show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 14 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2006) averages 96,761 miles, while the newest (2013) averages 64,340 miles.
Compared to the Mini brand average of 84%, the Mini (r58) is 5 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 (r58) by Year
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