Mini Roadster
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 5 years from 5,448 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
90%
Total Tests
5,448
Best Year
2016 (93%)
Years Covered
5
About the Mini Roadster
The Mini Roadster has been tested 5,448 times in 2026 MOT data across 5 model years (2012 to 2016), with an average pass rate of 90%. That's comfortably above the national average of 82%, making it a reliable choice. Available as diesel and petrol.
Best and Worst Years
The 2016 model is the most reliable with a 93% pass rate from 43 tests. The 2015 model has the lowest at 88%. With just a 5 point spread, the Roadster is consistently reliable regardless of year.
Reliability Trend
The MINI ROADSTER has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 1 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2012) averages 62,771 miles, while the newest (2016) averages 55,326 miles.
Compared to the Mini brand average of 84%, the Roadster performs 6 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the Mini range.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Mini Roadster by Year
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