Mini Mini (r59)
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 2 years from 488 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
77%
Total Tests
488
Best Year
2012 (83%)
Years Covered
2
About the Mini Mini (r59)
The Mini Mini (r59) has been tested 488 times in 2026 MOT data across 2 model years (2011 to 2012), with an average pass rate of 77%. That's 5 points below the national average of 82%, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Available as diesel.
Best and Worst Years
The 2012 model is the most reliable with a 83% pass rate from 424 tests. The 2011 model has the lowest at 70%. The 13 point spread between years means reliability varies somewhat, but no year is dramatically different.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2011) averages 82,076 miles, while the newest (2012) averages 69,544 miles.
Compared to the Mini brand average of 84%, the Mini (r59) is 7 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 (r59) by Year
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