MINI One

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 21 model years from 85,870 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

81%

Total Tests

85,870

Highest Pass Rate

2020 (94%)

Years Covered

About the MINI One

The MINI One was MOT tested 85,870 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 21 model years (2002 to 2022), with an average pass rate of 81%. That's close to the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list diesel and petrol versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2020 model has the highest pass rate at 94% from 1,884 tests. The 2003 model has the lowest at 67%. With a 27 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 Ones pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 18 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2002) averages 113,107 miles, while the newest (2022) averages 20,160 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 1499cc)

£1,398

Road Tax

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£200

Total per year£1,853

Per month£154/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 2022 details

How reliable is the MINI One?

vs average of all models-1% (82% avg)

vs MINI brand average-3% (84% avg)

Best to worst year spread27 percentage points

Reliability trendImproving over years

MINI One by Year

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

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2022	94%	138	20,160 mi
2021	93%	2,356	21,212 mi
2020	94%	1,884	24,926 mi
2019	91%	2,504	31,716 mi
2018	92%	2,625	35,237 mi
2017	91%	9,126	44,787 mi
2016	90%	14,249	52,236 mi
2015	89%	18,016	58,665 mi
2014	88%	11,021	66,312 mi
2013	84%	11,674	69,388 mi
2012	84%	6,640	73,564 mi
2011	79%	1,416	81,305 mi
2010	79%	844	83,055 mi
2009	71%	624	81,764 mi
2008	69%	659	90,766 mi
2007	68%	587	85,270 mi
2006	74%	382	98,556 mi
2005	72%	436	97,952 mi
2004	68%	348	101,925 mi
2003	67%	232	104,829 mi
2002	72%	109	113,107 mi

Questions about the MINI One

Is the MINI One reliable?

Across its 21 model years in our data (2002 to 2022), the MINI One averages an 81% MOT pass rate, from 85,870 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 1 point below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2020 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 94%.

Which year MINI One has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2020 MINI One has the highest MOT pass rate at 94%, while the 2003 model has the lowest at 67%, a 27 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.