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Check MOT history for any Mini by registration number, or explore MOT pass rates and common failures across 133 Mini models.
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81.7%
Avg Pass Rate
133
Models
491
Data Sets
Good
Reliability
About Mini MOT Reliability
Mini has 133 models in the UK MOT testing database, with an overall average pass rate of 81.7%. This places Mini among the more reliable manufacturers on UK roads, with the majority of models achieving above-average MOT pass rates.
The most reliable Mini models by MOT pass rate are Cooper S Shadow Edition Auto (100.0%), Countryman Jcw All4 (100.0%), and Countryman Cooper Shadow Ed A (97.9%). If you are looking for a used Mini with the best chance of a clean MOT, these models are worth considering.
Before buying any used Mini, we recommend checking the full MOT history by registration number. This will show you every test result, advisory, and failure since 2005 — giving you a clear picture of how the vehicle has been maintained. You can also check for write-off history, outstanding finance, and mileage anomalies.
Mini Models — MOT Pass Rates
Select a model to view detailed MOT reliability data, common failures, and mileage statistics.
Cooper S Shadow Edition Auto
2022
MOT Pass Rate100.0%
Countryman Jcw All4
2018
MOT Pass Rate100.0%
Countryman Cooper Shadow Ed A
2021
MOT Pass Rate97.9%
Countryman Cooper Se All4
2019–2020
MOT Pass Rate97.4%
Coopeer
2011–2012
MOT Pass Rate96.4%
Paddy Hopkirk Edition Auto
0–2021
MOT Pass Rate96.4%
Countryman Coopr S Brdwlk Ed A
2021
MOT Pass Rate95.8%
Countryman Cooper Boardwalk Ed
2021
MOT Pass Rate95.7%
Cooper S Electric Collection
2021
MOT Pass Rate95.3%
Paddy Hopkirk Edition
0–2021
MOT Pass Rate94.8%
Countryman Cooper Brdwalk Ed A
0–2021
MOT Pass Rate94.8%
Cooper S Electric Shadow Ed
2021
MOT Pass Rate94.5%
Mini Ukl-l
2011
MOT Pass Rate94.4%
John Cooper Works Gp Auto
0–2020
MOT Pass Rate93.8%
Cooper S Electric Level 3
0–2022
MOT Pass Rate93.2%
Clubman Cooper S Shadow Ed A
2021
MOT Pass Rate93.1%
Cooper S Sidewalk Auto
0–2020
MOT Pass Rate93.0%
Top failure: The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
One Pimlico
0–2011
MOT Pass Rate92.8%
Mini Roadster Cooper
0–2012
MOT Pass Rate92.8%
Clubman Cooper Shadow Edition
2021
MOT Pass Rate92.6%
Cooper S Electric Level 2
0–2022
MOT Pass Rate92.5%
Cooper Camden
0–2010
MOT Pass Rate92.0%
Top failure: A tyre not fitted in compliance with the manufacturers sidewall instruction
GT
0–2018
MOT Pass Rate91.7%
Top failure: Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
Cooper S Electric Level 1
0–2022
MOT Pass Rate90.3%
Countryman Cooper S Brdwalk Ed
2021
MOT Pass Rate90.2%
Mini ( Mini-n)
2008
MOT Pass Rate90.2%
Countyman
0
MOT Pass Rate90.0%
Scamp
0
MOT Pass Rate90.0%
Cooper D Countryman
0–2012
MOT Pass Rate89.8%
Clubman Cooper Shadow Ed Auto
2021
MOT Pass Rate89.5%
Cooper Soho Auto
0–2011
MOT Pass Rate89.4%
Mini-n
2007–2009
MOT Pass Rate89.1%
Challenge
0–2015
MOT Pass Rate88.8%
Top failure: A tyre seriously damaged
Paceman
0–2017
MOT Pass Rate88.6%
One Clubman Auto
0–2013
MOT Pass Rate88.6%
John Cooper Works
0–2022
MOT Pass Rate88.1%
Top failure: A tyre seriously damaged
John Cooper Works Auto
0–2013
MOT Pass Rate87.6%
Mini Roadster Cooper Sd
0–2012
MOT Pass Rate87.6%
Cooper Graphite Auto
0
MOT Pass Rate87.5%
Roadster
0–2016
MOT Pass Rate87.0%
Cooper D London 2012 Edition A
0–2012
MOT Pass Rate86.9%
Cooper S Auto
0–2014
MOT Pass Rate86.5%
Unclassified
0
MOT Pass Rate86.4%
Countryman Cooper S
0–2012
MOT Pass Rate86.4%
Countryman Cooper Auto
0–2012
MOT Pass Rate86.2%
Countryman Cooper
0–2018
MOT Pass Rate86.0%
Countryman Cooper Business D
0–2014
MOT Pass Rate85.9%
Moke
0
MOT Pass Rate85.2%
Countryman Cooper D All4 Auto
0–2012
MOT Pass Rate85.1%
Country Man
0–2012
MOT Pass Rate84.7%
Mini Roadster Johncooperworks
0–2012
MOT Pass Rate84.4%
Cooper S Clubman
0–2013
MOT Pass Rate84.4%
Countryman Cooper S Auto
0–2012
MOT Pass Rate84.3%
Countryman Cooper S All4
0–2013
MOT Pass Rate84.2%
Mini (r60)
0–2014
MOT Pass Rate84.0%
Cooper Clubman
0–2013
MOT Pass Rate84.0%
Top failure: A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
Cooper Soho
0–2012
MOT Pass Rate83.8%
Countryman
0–2022
MOT Pass Rate83.4%
Top failure: A tyre seriously damaged
Cooper Sd Clubman Hampton
0–2011
MOT Pass Rate83.3%
Countryman Cooper Sd
0–2012
MOT Pass Rate83.1%
Top failure: A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
One D
0–2014
MOT Pass Rate83.1%
Cooper Sd Auto
0–2013
MOT Pass Rate82.8%
Top failure: Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
Clubvan
0–2014
MOT Pass Rate82.7%
Top failure: A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
Countryman Cooper D Auto
0–2012
MOT Pass Rate82.6%
Top failure: A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
Countryman Cooper Sd All4
0–2012
MOT Pass Rate82.5%
Top failure: A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
Countryman One D
0–2012
MOT Pass Rate82.4%
Cooper Highgate
0
MOT Pass Rate82.4%
One Graphite Clubman
0–2010
MOT Pass Rate82.3%
Cooper Sd
0–2014
MOT Pass Rate82.2%
Countryman Cooper S All4a
0–2012
MOT Pass Rate81.9%
R56
0–2012
MOT Pass Rate81.9%
Cooper Sd Clubman
0–2012
MOT Pass Rate81.8%
Cooper D All 4
0
MOT Pass Rate81.8%
One Auto
0–2013
MOT Pass Rate81.7%
Top failure: Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
Clubman
0–2021
MOT Pass Rate81.6%
Cooper Auto
0–2014
MOT Pass Rate81.6%
Countryman Cooper Sd All4 Auto
0–2012
MOT Pass Rate81.6%
Countryman Cooper D
0–2012
MOT Pass Rate81.5%
Top failure: A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
Cooper S
0–2022
MOT Pass Rate81.4%
Top failure: A tyre seriously damaged
Coupe
0
MOT Pass Rate81.3%
Countryman One
0–2012
MOT Pass Rate81.3%
Top failure: A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
Cooper Graphite
0–2010
MOT Pass Rate81.2%
Countryman One Auto
0–2012
MOT Pass Rate81.0%
One Graphite
0–2010
MOT Pass Rate80.9%
Countryman Cooper Sd Auto
0–2012
MOT Pass Rate80.8%
Cooper D Auto
0–2013
MOT Pass Rate80.7%
Top failure: A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
R60
0–2012
MOT Pass Rate80.5%
Mini Cooper
0–2005
MOT Pass Rate80.5%
Cooper D Soho
0–2012
MOT Pass Rate80.3%
Cooper D Clubman Auto
0–2012
MOT Pass Rate80.0%
Countryman Cooper D All4
0–2012
MOT Pass Rate79.9%
Top failure: A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
Mini (r57)
0–2018
MOT Pass Rate79.9%
Top failure: A tyre seriously damaged
Cooper Pimlico
0–2011
MOT Pass Rate79.5%
Cooper D London 2012 Edition
0–2012
MOT Pass Rate78.7%
Top failure: A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
ONE
0–2022
MOT Pass Rate78.4%
Mini John Cooper Works
0–2009
MOT Pass Rate78.3%
John Cooper Works Gp
2020
MOT Pass Rate78.0%
Cooper London 2012 Edition
0–2012
MOT Pass Rate78.0%
All4
0
MOT Pass Rate77.8%
Cooper Sidewalk
0
MOT Pass Rate77.8%
First
0–2013
MOT Pass Rate77.5%
Top failure: A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
Mini (r59)
0–2012
MOT Pass Rate77.3%
Top failure: A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
John Cooper Works Clubman
0–2013
MOT Pass Rate77.1%
Cooper
0–2022
MOT Pass Rate76.6%
Top failure: A tyre seriously damaged
Cooper Soho Clubman D
0
MOT Pass Rate76.5%
One Clubman D
0–2012
MOT Pass Rate76.4%
Mini One
0–2005
MOT Pass Rate76.2%
Cooper Clubman D
0–2012
MOT Pass Rate76.1%
One Clubman
0–2013
MOT Pass Rate75.8%
Top failure: Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
Mini (r58)
0–2013
MOT Pass Rate75.7%
One D Pimlico
0–2012
MOT Pass Rate75.6%
Mini
0–2018
MOT Pass Rate75.5%
Mini Roadster Cooper S
0–2012
MOT Pass Rate75.3%
All 4
0
MOT Pass Rate75.0%
Cooper D All4
0–2011
MOT Pass Rate75.0%
Countryman John Cooper Works
0
MOT Pass Rate75.0%
Cooper D Graphite
0–2010
MOT Pass Rate74.5%
Mini Cooper S Auto
0–2006
MOT Pass Rate74.0%
Cooper D
0–2014
MOT Pass Rate73.1%
Cooper Mayfair
0
MOT Pass Rate72.0%
Cooper S Countryman
0
MOT Pass Rate72.0%
Mini Cooper S
0–2006
MOT Pass Rate71.8%
One Countryman
0
MOT Pass Rate71.4%
One D Baker Street
0
MOT Pass Rate71.4%
Cooper D Pimlico
0–2011
MOT Pass Rate69.5%
Convertible
0
MOT Pass Rate69.2%
Cooper Coupe
0
MOT Pass Rate69.2%
Cooper Countryman
0–2011
MOT Pass Rate68.2%
Cooper D Clubman
0–2008
MOT Pass Rate67.8%
Mini Cooper Park Lane
0–2006
MOT Pass Rate61.5%
SD
0
MOT Pass Rate60.0%
Mini One Seven
0–2006
MOT Pass Rate59.5%
Hatch
2001
MOT Pass Rate0.8%
Top failure: Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
Mini MOT — Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Mini MOT checks and reliability.
What is the average MOT pass rate for Mini?
The average MOT pass rate across all Mini models is 81.7%. This is based on 491 data sets covering 133 models.
How many Mini models have MOT data available?
We have MOT reliability data for 133 Mini models, including pass rates, common failure points, and mileage statistics.
What are the most reliable Mini models?
The most reliable Mini models by MOT pass rate are: Cooper S Shadow Edition Auto (100.0%), Countryman Jcw All4 (100.0%), Countryman Cooper Shadow Ed A (97.9%). View each model page for detailed failure analysis.
How do I check the MOT history of a Mini?
Enter your Mini's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the full MOT history including pass/fail results, mileage readings, advisories, and any dangerous defects — completely free.
What are common MOT failures on Mini vehicles?
Common MOT failures vary by model and age. Click on any Mini model listed on this page to see its specific top 5 failure points, failure rates, and which components are most likely to cause problems.
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