MINI (R59)

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 2 model years from 488 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

77%

Total Tests

488

Model Years

2011 to 2012

Years Covered

About the MINI (R59)

The MINI (R59) was MOT tested 488 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 2 model years (2011 to 2012), with an average pass rate of 77%. That's 5 points below the average of 82% across all models in our data, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Our records list diesel versions.

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

Fuel (Diesel, 1598cc)

£1,219

Road Tax

£170

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£350

Total per year£1,794

Per month£150/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 2012 details

How reliable is the MINI (R59)?

vs average of all models-5% (82% avg)

vs MINI brand average-7% (84% avg)

MINI (R59) by Year

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

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2012	83%	424	69,544 mi
2011	70%	64	82,076 mi

Questions about the MINI (R59)

Is the MINI (R59) reliable?

Across its 2 model years in our data (2011 to 2012), the MINI (R59) averages a 77% MOT pass rate, from 488 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 5 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data.