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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Mini Cooper R 50. Check any R 50 by registration number below.

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91.0%

Avg Pass Rate

-2.9%

vs Mini Cooper Avg

2

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Mini Cooper R 50 — MOT Reliability Overview

The Mini Cooper R 50 has an average MOT pass rate of 91.0%, which is 2.9 percentage points below the Mini Cooper brand average of 93.9%. This is a strong result, indicating that the R 50 is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used Mini Cooper R 50, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Mini Cooper R 50 performs at MOT across different model years.

2003

Based on 139 vehicles

92.1%Excellent
Mini Cooper average: 93.9%
Mileage at 10yr

121k mi

2002

Based on 338 vehicles

89.9%Excellent
Mini Cooper average: 93.9%
Mileage at 10yr

106k mi

Other Mini Cooper Models

Compare MOT reliability across Mini Cooper models.

Mini Cooper Mini

96.3% pass rate

Mini Cooper Unclassified

89.5% pass rate

Mini Cooper Rc31

100.0% pass rate

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See detailed fault analysis for Mini Cooper R 50

Mini Cooper R 50 — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Mini Cooper R 50 MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Mini Cooper R 50?
The average MOT pass rate for the Mini Cooper R 50 is 91.0% compared to the Mini Cooper average of 93.9%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Mini Cooper R 50?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Mini Cooper R 50 reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 91.0%, the Mini Cooper R 50 is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Mini Cooper R 50?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Mini Cooper R 50?
Typical mileage for the Mini Cooper R 50: 120,750 miles at 10 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used R 50 to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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