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

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91.7%

Avg Pass Rate

+10.0%

vs Mini Avg

3

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Mini GT — MOT Reliability Overview

The Mini GT has an average MOT pass rate of 91.7%, which is 10.0 percentage points above the Mini brand average of 81.7%. This is a strong result, indicating that the GT is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Mini GT fails its MOT are the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a tyre seriously damaged. If you are preparing your GT 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 GT, 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 GT performs at MOT across different model years.

2018

Based on 963 vehicles

91.8%Excellent
Mini average: 81.7%
Dangerous Defects

2.1%

Retest Rate

6.9%

Mileage at 5yr

53k mi

2017

Based on 1,014 vehicles

92.7%Excellent
Mini average: 81.7%
Dangerous Defects

1.7%

Retest Rate

6.5%

Mileage at 5yr

61k mi

0

Based on 713 vehicles

90.6%Excellent
Mini average: 81.7%
Mileage at 5yr

36k mi

Top MOT Failures — Mini GT

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

1

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

1.3%
2

Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen

1.1%
3

A tyre seriously damaged

1.0%
Mini GT Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

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

Front Offside

1.1%

Front

0.9%

Front Nearside

0.8%

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 GT

Mini GT — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Mini GT MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Mini GT?
The average MOT pass rate for the Mini GT is 91.7% 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 GT?
The most common MOT failures on the Mini GT are: The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements (1.3%), Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen (1.1%), A tyre seriously damaged (1.0%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Mini GT reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 91.7%, the Mini GT 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 GT?
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 GT?
Typical mileage for the Mini GT: 52,557 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used GT to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

Check Your Mini GT's MOT History

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