MINI (R60)

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 4 model years from 24,481 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

85%

Total Tests

24,481

Highest Pass Rate

2013 (88%)

Years Covered

About the MINI (R60)

The MINI (R60) was MOT tested 24,481 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 4 model years (2010 to 2013), with an average pass rate of 85%. That's slightly above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list petrol and diesel versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2013 model has the highest pass rate at 88% from 415 tests. The 2010 model has the lowest at 83%. With just a 5 point gap, pass rates are similar across these years. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Reliability Trend

Newer MINI (R60)s pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 4 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2010) averages 91,068 miles, while the newest (2013) averages 77,780 miles.

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 2013 details

How reliable is the MINI (R60)?

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

vs MINI brand average+1% (84% avg)

Best to worst year spread5 percentage points

Reliability trendImproving over years

MINI (R60) by Year

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

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2013	88%	415	77,780 mi
2012	85%	8,619	85,997 mi
2011	83%	13,374	89,794 mi
2010	83%	2,073	91,068 mi

Questions about the MINI (R60)

Is the MINI (R60) reliable?

Across its 4 model years in our data (2010 to 2013), the MINI (R60) averages an 85% MOT pass rate, from 24,481 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 3 points above 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 88%.

Which year MINI (R60) has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2013 MINI (R60) has the highest MOT pass rate at 88%, while the 2010 model has the lowest at 83%, a 5 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.