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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Mini R60. Check any R60 by registration number below.

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80.5%

Avg Pass Rate

-1.2%

vs Mini Avg

3

Year Ranges

Good

Reliability

Mini R60 — MOT Reliability Overview

The Mini R60 has an average MOT pass rate of 80.5%, which is 1.2 percentage points below the Mini brand average of 81.7%. This is a strong result, indicating that the R60 is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used Mini R60, 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 R60 performs at MOT across different model years.

2012

Based on 62 vehicles

69.4%Average
Mini average: 81.7%
Dangerous Defects

4.9%

Retest Rate

34.1%

2011

Based on 42 vehicles

88.1%Excellent
Mini average: 81.7%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

18.5%

0

Based on 44 vehicles

84.1%Good
Mini average: 81.7%
Mileage at 5yr

94k mi

Where Failures Occur

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

Front Offside

8.1%

Front Nearside

4.8%

Nearside

4.8%

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 R60

Mini R60 — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Mini R60 MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Mini R60?
The average MOT pass rate for the Mini R60 is 80.5% 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 R60?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Mini R60 reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 80.5%, the Mini R60 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 R60?
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 R60?
Typical mileage for the Mini R60: 93,644 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used R60 to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

Check Your Mini R60's MOT History

Enter the registration number for the full MOT history — free and instant.

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