Mini Unclassified
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 6 years from 2,215 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
87%
Total Tests
2,215
Best Year
2016 (91%)
Years Covered
6
About the Mini Unclassified
The Mini Unclassified has been tested 2,215 times in 2026 MOT data across 6 model years (2011 to 2017), with an average pass rate of 87%. That's slightly above the national average of 82%. Available as petrol and diesel.
Best and Worst Years
The 2016 model is the most reliable with a 91% pass rate from 239 tests. The 2011 model has the lowest at 83%. The 8 point spread between years means reliability varies somewhat, but no year is dramatically different.
Reliability Trend
Newer MINI UNCLASSIFIEDs show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 4 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2011) averages 90,587 miles, while the newest (2017) averages 49,077 miles.
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 Unclassified by Year
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