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Mini Mini One Seven MOT Check

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

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59.5%

Avg Pass Rate

-22.3%

vs Mini Avg

2

Year Ranges

Below Average

Reliability

Mini Mini One Seven — MOT Reliability Overview

The Mini Mini One Seven has an average MOT pass rate of 59.5%, which is 22.3 percentage points below the Mini brand average of 81.7%. This suggests the Mini One Seven can be more maintenance-intensive than average. Pay close attention to the common failure points listed below if you are considering buying one.

Before buying a used Mini Mini One Seven, 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 Mini One Seven performs at MOT across different model years.

2006

Based on 56 vehicles

50.0%Below Average
Mini average: 81.7%
Dangerous Defects

3.0%

Retest Rate

57.6%

0

Based on 45 vehicles

68.9%Average
Mini average: 81.7%
Mileage at 5yr

103k mi

Where Failures Occur

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

Front Nearside

12.5%

Front Offside

10.7%

Front Nearside Upper

7.1%

Other Mini Models

Compare MOT reliability across Mini models.

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93.8% pass rate

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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 Mini One Seven

Mini Mini One Seven — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Mini Mini One Seven MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Mini Mini One Seven?
The average MOT pass rate for the Mini Mini One Seven is 59.5% 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 Mini One Seven?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Mini Mini One Seven reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 59.5%, the Mini Mini One Seven is rated as "Below Average" for reliability. This suggests more frequent issues — pay close attention to the common failures listed on this page when buying or maintaining this model.
How do I check the MOT history of a Mini Mini One Seven?
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 Mini One Seven?
Typical mileage for the Mini Mini One Seven: 103,499 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Mini One Seven to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

Check Your Mini Mini One Seven's MOT History

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