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

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87.0%

Avg Pass Rate

+5.3%

vs Mini Avg

6

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Mini Roadster — MOT Reliability Overview

The Mini Roadster has an average MOT pass rate of 87.0%, which is 5.3 percentage points above the Mini brand average of 81.7%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Roadster is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Mini Roadster fails its MOT are a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen. If you are preparing your Roadster 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 Roadster, 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 Roadster performs at MOT across different model years.

2016

Based on 61 vehicles

90.2%Excellent
Mini average: 81.7%
Dangerous Defects

2.5%

Retest Rate

7.5%

2015

Based on 2,865 vehicles

85.8%Excellent
Mini average: 81.7%
Dangerous Defects

3.2%

Retest Rate

17.0%

Mileage at 10yr

86k mi

2014

Based on 3,388 vehicles

87.0%Excellent
Mini average: 81.7%
Dangerous Defects

2.3%

Retest Rate

14.0%

Mileage at 10yr

87k mi

2013

Based on 984 vehicles

85.9%Excellent
Mini average: 81.7%
Dangerous Defects

3.7%

Retest Rate

11.9%

Mileage at 10yr

90k mi

2012

Based on 140 vehicles

86.4%Excellent
Mini average: 81.7%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

11.5%

0

Based on 3,093 vehicles

86.8%Excellent
Mini average: 81.7%
Mileage at 5yr

49k mi

Top MOT Failures — Mini Roadster

The most common reasons a Mini Roadster 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

1.7%
2

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

1.1%
3

Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen

1.1%
4

A shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage

1.0%
5

A tyre seriously damaged

0.9%
Mini Roadster Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

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

Nearside

6.6%

Offside

6.6%

Front Offside

3.3%

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 Cooper D Pimlico

73.7% 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 Roadster

Mini Roadster — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Mini Roadster MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Mini Roadster?
The average MOT pass rate for the Mini Roadster is 87.0% 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 Roadster?
The most common MOT failures on the Mini Roadster are: A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (1.7%), Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (1.1%), Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen (1.1%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Mini Roadster reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 87.0%, the Mini Roadster 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 Roadster?
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 Roadster?
Typical mileage for the Mini Roadster: 85,871 miles at 10 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Roadster to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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