MINI One D
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 3 model years from 1,316 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
81%
Total Tests
1,316
Highest Pass Rate
2010 (83%)
Years Covered
3
About the MINI One D
The MINI One D was MOT tested 1,316 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 3 model years (2010 to 2012), 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 versions.
Best and Worst Years
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2010 model has the highest pass rate at 83% from 127 tests. The 2012 model has the lowest at 80%. With just a 3 point gap, pass rates are similar across these years. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.
Reliability Trend
The MINI One D has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 3 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2010) averages 99,179 miles, while the newest (2012) averages 95,898 miles.
Estimated Running Costs
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.
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MINI One D by Year
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Questions about the MINI One D
Is the MINI One D reliable?
Across its 3 model years in our data (2010 to 2012), the MINI One D averages an 81% MOT pass rate, from 1,316 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 2010 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 83%.
Which year MINI One D has the best MOT pass rate?
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2010 MINI One D has the highest MOT pass rate at 83%, while the 2012 model has the lowest at 80%, a 3 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.
Are newer MINI One Ds more reliable?
The MINI One D has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 3 percentage points.
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