Mini Cooper D MOT Check

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

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73.1%

Avg Pass Rate

-8.6%

vs Mini Avg

Year Ranges

Average

Reliability

Mini Cooper D — MOT Reliability Overview

The Mini Cooper D has an average MOT pass rate of 73.1%, which is 8.6 percentage points below the Mini brand average of 81.7%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your Cooper D on the road.

The most common reasons a Mini Cooper D fails its MOT are a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, 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 D 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 D, 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 D performs at MOT across different model years.

2014

Based on 194 vehicles

84.0%Good

Mini average: 81.7%

Dangerous Defects

5.0%

Retest Rate

19.3%

Mileage at 10yr

152k mi

2013

Based on 8,193 vehicles

80.0%Good

Mini average: 81.7%

Dangerous Defects

4.8%

Retest Rate

19.8%

Mileage at 10yr

129k mi

2012

Based on 4,700 vehicles

77.5%Good

Mini average: 81.7%

Dangerous Defects

5.3%

Retest Rate

27.4%

Mileage at 10yr

136k mi

2011

Based on 1,921 vehicles

74.1%Average

Mini average: 81.7%

Dangerous Defects

6.3%

Retest Rate

29.1%

2010

Based on 828 vehicles

68.0%Average

Mini average: 81.7%

Dangerous Defects

5.7%

Retest Rate

29.8%

2009

Based on 138 vehicles

65.9%Average

Mini average: 81.7%

Dangerous Defects

8.9%

Retest Rate

25.6%

2008

Based on 110 vehicles

67.3%Average

Mini average: 81.7%

Dangerous Defects

11.1%

Retest Rate

15.9%

2007

Based on 76 vehicles

60.5%Below Average

Mini average: 81.7%

Dangerous Defects

13.6%

Retest Rate

29.5%

0

Based on 7,812 vehicles

80.9%Good

Mini average: 81.7%

Mileage at 5yr

86k mi

Top MOT Failures — Mini Cooper D

The most common reasons a Mini Cooper D 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%

Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements

2.1%

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

1.9%

An obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

1.8%

A shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage

1.4%

Mini Cooper D Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

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

Front Nearside

7.7%

Nearside

2.6%

Front Offside

2.1%

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 D

Mini Cooper D — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Mini Cooper D MOT and reliability.

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

The average MOT pass rate for the Mini Cooper D is 73.1% 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 D?

The most common MOT failures on the Mini Cooper D are: A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (5.0%), Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements (2.1%), Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (1.9%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.

Is the Mini Cooper D reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 73.1%, the Mini Cooper D is rated as "Average" for reliability. This is around average — regular maintenance is recommended to avoid common failure points.

How do I check the MOT history of a Mini Cooper D?

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 D?

Typical mileage for the Mini Cooper D: 151,779 miles at 10 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Cooper D to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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