MINI R56 MOT Pass Rate and Running Costs
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 1 model year from 34 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
85%
Total Tests
34
Model Year
2012
Years Covered
1
About the MINI R56
The MINI R56 was MOT tested 34 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 1 model year (2012), 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 versions.
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.
Full 2012 detailsHow reliable is the MINI R56?
MINI R56 by Year
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| Year | Pass Rate | Tests | Avg Mileage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 85% | 34 | 81,541 mi |
Questions about the MINI R56
Is the MINI R56 reliable?
Across its 1 model year in our data (2012), the MINI R56 averages an 85% MOT pass rate, from 34 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.
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