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

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83.1%

Avg Pass Rate

+1.4%

vs Mini Avg

9

Year Ranges

Good

Reliability

Mini One D — MOT Reliability Overview

The Mini One D has an average MOT pass rate of 83.1%, which is 1.4 percentage points above the Mini brand average of 81.7%. This is a strong result, indicating that the One D is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Mini One 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, a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps. If you are preparing your One 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 One 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 One D performs at MOT across different model years.

2014

Based on 36 vehicles

80.6%Good
Mini average: 81.7%
Retest Rate

15.8%

Mileage at 10yr

123k mi

2012

Based on 916 vehicles

77.1%Good
Mini average: 81.7%
Dangerous Defects

4.6%

Retest Rate

19.1%

Mileage at 10yr

133k mi

2011

Based on 681 vehicles

77.2%Good
Mini average: 81.7%
Dangerous Defects

5.2%

Retest Rate

22.1%

2010

Based on 195 vehicles

77.4%Good
Mini average: 81.7%
Dangerous Defects

2.9%

Retest Rate

22.1%

2006

Based on 65 vehicles

92.3%Excellent
Mini average: 81.7%

2005

Based on 146 vehicles

86.3%Excellent
Mini average: 81.7%

2004

Based on 183 vehicles

88.0%Excellent
Mini average: 81.7%

2003

Based on 107 vehicles

88.8%Excellent
Mini average: 81.7%

0

Based on 915 vehicles

80.2%Good
Mini average: 81.7%
Mileage at 5yr

93k mi

Top MOT Failures — Mini One D

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

1

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

5.2%
2

Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements

1.9%
3

A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps

1.6%
4

Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake

1.6%
5

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

1.6%

Where Failures Occur

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

Rear Offside Outer

2.8%

Front Nearside

2.8%

Rear Offside

2.8%

Mini One D — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Mini One D MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Mini One D?
The average MOT pass rate for the Mini One D is 83.1% 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 One D?
The most common MOT failures on the Mini One D are: A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (5.2%), Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements (1.9%), A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (1.6%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Mini One D reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 83.1%, the Mini One D is rated as "Good" 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 One 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 One D?
Typical mileage for the Mini One D: 122,765 miles at 10 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used One D to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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