MINI (R58)

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 8 model years from 4,111 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

79%

Total Tests

4,111

Highest Pass Rate

2013 (91%)

Years Covered

About the MINI (R58)

The MINI (R58) was MOT tested 4,111 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 8 model years (2006 to 2013), with an average pass rate of 79%. That's close to 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 2013 model has the highest pass rate at 91% from 133 tests. The 2007 model has the lowest at 67%. With a 24 point gap, the year you choose makes a real difference. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Reliability Trend

Newer MINI (R58)s pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 9 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.

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

Fuel (Petrol, 1598cc)

£1,398

Road Tax

£275

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£200

Total per year£1,928

Per month£161/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 2013 details

How reliable is the MINI (R58)?

vs average of all models-3% (82% avg)

vs MINI brand average-5% (84% avg)

Best to worst year spread24 percentage points

Reliability trendImproving over years

MINI (R58) by Year

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

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2013	91%	133	64,340 mi
2012	84%	2,073	68,440 mi
2011	83%	1,399	81,300 mi
2010	88%	211	82,085 mi
2009	64%	50	85,152 mi
2008	80%	79	86,086 mi
2007	67%	107	87,127 mi
2006	78%	59	96,761 mi

Questions about the MINI (R58)

Is the MINI (R58) reliable?

Across its 8 model years in our data (2006 to 2013), the MINI (R58) averages a 79% MOT pass rate, from 4,111 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 3 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2013 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 91%.

Which year MINI (R58) has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2013 MINI (R58) has the highest MOT pass rate at 91%, while the 2007 model has the lowest at 67%, a 24 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.