Mini Cooper Auto MOT Check

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

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81.6%

Avg Pass Rate

-0.2%

vs Mini Avg

Year Ranges

Good

Reliability

Mini Cooper Auto — MOT Reliability Overview

The Mini Cooper Auto has an average MOT pass rate of 81.6%, which is 0.2 percentage points below the Mini brand average of 81.7%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Cooper Auto is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Mini Cooper Auto fails its MOT are a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning. If you are preparing your Cooper Auto for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Mini Cooper Auto, 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 Auto performs at MOT across different model years.

2014

Based on 82 vehicles

86.6%Excellent

Mini average: 81.7%

Dangerous Defects

5.9%

Retest Rate

17.6%

Mileage at 10yr

85k mi

2013

Based on 1,963 vehicles

86.3%Excellent

Mini average: 81.7%

Dangerous Defects

3.0%

Retest Rate

13.9%

Mileage at 10yr

75k mi

2012

Based on 1,020 vehicles

86.7%Excellent

Mini average: 81.7%

Dangerous Defects

2.6%

Retest Rate

12.4%

Mileage at 10yr

78k mi

2011

Based on 177 vehicles

83.6%Good

Mini average: 81.7%

Dangerous Defects

4.4%

Retest Rate

13.3%

2010

Based on 107 vehicles

76.6%Good

Mini average: 81.7%

Dangerous Defects

10.0%

Retest Rate

28.3%

2009

Based on 87 vehicles

78.2%Good

Mini average: 81.7%

Dangerous Defects

6.1%

Retest Rate

24.5%

2008

Based on 76 vehicles

71.1%Average

Mini average: 81.7%

Dangerous Defects

15.6%

Retest Rate

24.4%

2007

Based on 174 vehicles

71.8%Average

Mini average: 81.7%

Dangerous Defects

4.7%

Retest Rate

24.5%

2006

Based on 36 vehicles

88.9%Excellent

Mini average: 81.7%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

3.1%

0

Based on 1,689 vehicles

86.0%Excellent

Mini average: 81.7%

Mileage at 5yr

51k mi

Top MOT Failures — Mini Cooper Auto

The most common reasons a Mini Cooper Auto fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

5.0%

Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen

1.8%

Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

1.3%

Engine MIL illuminated indicating a malfunction

1.3%

The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements

1.1%

Mini Cooper Auto Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front Nearside

7.3%

Front Offside

3.7%

Front Nearside Inner

3.7%

Other Mini Models

Compare MOT reliability across Mini models.

Mini Mini Cooper Park Lane

53.2% pass rate

Mini Countryman Cooper Brdwalk Ed A

93.8% pass rate

Mini Cooper S

76.5% pass rate

Mini Mini

84.3% pass rate

Mini Mini-n

87.8% pass rate

Mini Roadster

86.8% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Mini Cooper Auto

Mini Cooper Auto — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Mini Cooper Auto MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Mini Cooper Auto?

The average MOT pass rate for the Mini Cooper Auto is 81.6% compared to the Mini average of 81.7%. 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 Auto?

The most common MOT failures on the Mini Cooper Auto are: A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (5.0%), Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen (1.8%), Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (1.3%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.

Is the Mini Cooper Auto reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 81.6%, the Mini Cooper Auto is rated as "Good" 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 Auto?

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 Auto?

Typical mileage for the Mini Cooper Auto: 85,282 miles at 10 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Cooper Auto to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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