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

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87.6%

Avg Pass Rate

+5.9%

vs Mini Avg

3

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Mini John Cooper Works Auto — MOT Reliability Overview

The Mini John Cooper Works Auto has an average MOT pass rate of 87.6%, which is 5.9 percentage points above the Mini brand average of 81.7%. This is a strong result, indicating that the John Cooper Works Auto is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

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

2013

Based on 232 vehicles

87.1%Excellent
Mini average: 81.7%
Dangerous Defects

3.3%

Retest Rate

9.3%

Mileage at 10yr

73k mi

2012

Based on 62 vehicles

90.3%Excellent
Mini average: 81.7%
Dangerous Defects

2.4%

Retest Rate

2.4%

Mileage at 10yr

86k mi

0

Based on 123 vehicles

85.4%Excellent
Mini average: 81.7%
Mileage at 5yr

49k mi

Where Failures Occur

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

Front Offside

4.7%

Front Nearside

3.4%

Nearside

3.0%

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Compare MOT reliability across Mini models.

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93.8% pass rate

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76.5% pass rate

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84.3% pass rate

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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 John Cooper Works Auto

Mini John Cooper Works Auto — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Mini John Cooper Works Auto MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Mini John Cooper Works Auto?
The average MOT pass rate for the Mini John Cooper Works Auto is 87.6% 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 John Cooper Works Auto?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Mini John Cooper Works Auto reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 87.6%, the Mini John Cooper Works Auto 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 John Cooper Works 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 John Cooper Works Auto?
Typical mileage for the Mini John Cooper Works Auto: 72,839 miles at 10 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used John Cooper Works Auto to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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