MINI Common MOT Problems (2026)
MINI models ranked by MOT fail rate, with typical issues to check for cars of each age and type. Based on 1,568,573 MOT tests (DVSA data for tests carried out in 2024, retests included).
Average MINI MOT pass rate: 84%
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84%
Avg pass rate
16%
Avg fail rate
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Models tested
MINI Models with the Most MOT Problems
Highest average fail rates (models with 1,000+ tests, cars registered up to 2021)
| # | Model | Fail Rate | Typical Issues (estimate) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MINI | 22% | Suspension wear, Structural corrosion, Exhaust deterioration | |
| 2 | MINI One Clubman | 19% | Suspension wear, Structural corrosion, Exhaust deterioration | |
| 3 | MINI Cooper D | 18% | DPF/emissions, Injector wear, Suspension wear | |
| 4 | MINI First | 18% | Suspension wear, Structural corrosion, Exhaust deterioration | |
| 5 | MINI One D | 18% | DPF/emissions, Injector wear, Suspension wear |
Most Reliable MINI Models
Lowest average fail rates (models with 1,000+ tests, cars registered up to 2021). Newer models tend to pass more often simply because they are younger.
| # | Model | Pass Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MINI GT | 93% | |
| 2 | MINI Cooper S Electric Level 3 | 93% | |
| 3 | MINI John Cooper Works | 92% | |
| 4 | MINI Cooper S Electric Level 2 | 92% | |
| 5 | MINI Cooper S Electric Level 1 | 92% |
All MINI Models by Fail Rate
Every MINI model and year with 300+ MOT tests (cars registered up to 2021), sorted by fail rate (highest first). Fuel type is shown as a guide.
| Model | Year | Pass Rate | Fail Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper | 2002 | 65% | 34% | |
| Mini | 2001 | 69% | 30% | |
| Cooper | 2005 | 69% | 30% | |
| One | 2008 | 69% | 30% | |
| One | 2007 | 68% | 30% | |
| One | 2004 | 68% | 30% | |
| Cooper | 2004 | 69% | 29% | |
| Mini | 2004 | 71% | 28% | |
| Cooper | 2007 | 71% | 28% | |
| Cooper S | 2006 | 71% | 28% | |
| Mini | 2005 | 71% | 27% | |
| Mini | 2006 | 72% | 27% | |
| Mini | 2003 | 72% | 27% | |
| One | 2009 | 71% | 27% | |
| One | 2005 | 72% | 27% | |
| Mini | 2007 | 73% | 26% | |
| Cooper | 2008 | 74% | 26% | |
| Cooper | 2006 | 73% | 26% | |
| Cooper | 2003 | 73% | 26% | |
| Mini | 2008 | 74% | 25% | |
| Cooper | 2009 | 74% | 25% | |
| Cooper D | 2010 | 74% | 25% | |
| Mini | 2009 | 75% | 24% | |
| Cooper S | 2005 | 75% | 24% | |
| One | 2006 | 74% | 24% | |
| Cooper S | 2004 | 76% | 22% | |
| Mini | 2002 | 78% | 21% | |
| Cooper D | 2011 | 79% | 21% | |
| One | 2010 | 79% | 21% | |
| Cooper S | 2008 | 79% | 21% | |
| One | 2011 | 79% | 20% | |
| Mini (R57) | 2009 | 79% | 20% | |
| Cooper S | 2009 | 78% | 20% | |
| Cooper S | 2003 | 75% | 20% | |
| Mini | 2010 | 80% | 19% | |
| Mini (R57) | 2010 | 80% | 19% | |
| Countryman | 2011 | 80% | 19% | |
| Countryman Cooper | 2011 | 80% | 19% | |
| One D | 2012 | 80% | 19% | |
| Cooper S | 2010 | 79% | 19% | |
| Cooper D London 2012 Edition | 2012 | 81% | 19% | |
| Mini | 2011 | 82% | 18% | |
| Cooper D | 2012 | 82% | 18% | |
| Cooper | 2010 | 82% | 18% | |
| Cooper SD | 2011 | 80% | 18% | |
| Countryman Cooper D ALL4 | 2011 | 81% | 18% | |
| Cooper S | 2007 | 81% | 18% | |
| Countryman Cooper D | 2012 | 82% | 18% | |
| One Clubman | 2013 | 81% | 18% | |
| Cooper D Auto | 2013 | 82% | 18% |
Showing top 50 of 161 model/year combinations. View all MINI models
MINI MOT FAQ
What are the most common MOT problems on MINI cars?
The most common MOT problems on MINI cars vary by model and age, but typically include lighting defects, suspension wear, brake wear and tyre condition, which are the most common reasons for failure across all makes in DVSA's published MOT statistics. Older MINI diesels are more prone to exhaust and emissions failures. Of the MINI models with at least 1,000 tests, the MINI has the highest average fail rate at 22%.
Which MINI model is the most reliable?
In our data, the MINI GT has the best MOT record of the MINI models with at least 1,000 tests: 93% of its 1,430 MOT tests ended in a pass and 6% in a fail. Newer models tend to pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare models of a similar age.
What is the average MOT pass rate for MINI?
The average MOT pass rate for MINI is 84%, based on 1,568,573 MOT tests across 77 models (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That means roughly 16% of MOT tests on MINI cars ended in a fail.
MINI Model Problem Guides
Typical issues to check, rough repair costs and year-by-year MOT pass rates for each MINI model
Every MINI model, A to Z (37)
- MINI Challenge
- MINI Clubman
- MINI Clubvan
- MINI Cooper
- MINI Cooper Auto
- MINI Cooper Clubman
- MINI Cooper D
- MINI Cooper D Auto
- MINI Cooper S
- MINI Cooper S Auto
- MINI Cooper S Electric Level 1
- MINI Cooper S Electric Level 2
- MINI Cooper S Electric Level 3
- MINI Cooper SD
- MINI Cooper SD Auto
- MINI Countryman
- MINI Countryman Cooper
- MINI Countryman Cooper D
- MINI Countryman Cooper D ALL4
- MINI Countryman Cooper S ALL4
- MINI Countryman Cooper SD
- MINI Countryman Cooper SD ALL4
- MINI Countryman One
- MINI First
- MINI GT
- MINI John Cooper Works
- MINI John Cooper Works GP Auto
- MINI
- MINI (R57)
- MINI (R58)
- MINI (R60)
- MINI One
- MINI One Auto
- MINI One Clubman
- MINI One D
- MINI Paceman
- MINI Roadster
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