Rover Mini
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 12 years from 27,628 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
78%
Total Tests
27,628
Best Year
1990 (80%)
Years Covered
12
About the Rover Mini
The Rover Mini has been tested 27,628 times in 2026 MOT data across 12 model years (1990 to 2001), with an average pass rate of 78%. That's close to the national average of 82%. Available as petrol.
Best and Worst Years
The 1990 model is the most reliable with a 80% pass rate from 2,886 tests. The 1993 model has the lowest at 74%. The 6 point spread between years means reliability varies somewhat, but no year is dramatically different.
Reliability Trend
The ROVER MINI has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 2 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (1990) averages 51,406 miles, while the newest (2001) averages 41,419 miles.
Compared to the Rover brand average of 74%, the Mini performs 4 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the Rover range.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
Full 2001 detailsHow reliable is the Rover Mini?
Rover Mini by Year
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