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

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92.8%

Avg Pass Rate

+11.1%

vs Mini Avg

2

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Mini Mini Roadster Cooper — MOT Reliability Overview

The Mini Mini Roadster Cooper has an average MOT pass rate of 92.8%, which is 11.1 percentage points above the Mini brand average of 81.7%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Mini Roadster Cooper is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

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

2012

Based on 55 vehicles

92.7%Excellent
Mini average: 81.7%
Dangerous Defects

3.0%

Retest Rate

6.1%

0

Based on 28 vehicles

92.9%Excellent
Mini average: 81.7%
Mileage at 5yr

56k mi

Where Failures Occur

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

Rear Offside

5.5%

Front Offside

3.6%

Front Nearside

3.6%

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 Mini Roadster Cooper

Mini Mini Roadster Cooper — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Mini Mini Roadster Cooper MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Mini Mini Roadster Cooper?
The average MOT pass rate for the Mini Mini Roadster Cooper is 92.8% 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 Roadster Cooper?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Mini Mini Roadster Cooper reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 92.8%, the Mini Mini Roadster Cooper 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 Mini Roadster Cooper?
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 Roadster Cooper?
Typical mileage for the Mini Mini Roadster Cooper: 56,281 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Mini Roadster Cooper to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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