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

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60.0%

Avg Pass Rate

-21.7%

vs Mini Avg

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Year Ranges

Below Average

Reliability

Mini SD — MOT Reliability Overview

The Mini SD has an average MOT pass rate of 60.0%, which is 21.7 percentage points below the Mini brand average of 81.7%. This suggests the SD 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 SD, 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 SD performs at MOT across different model years.

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Based on 10 vehicles

60.0%Below Average
Mini average: 81.7%
Mileage at 5yr

98k mi

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93.8% pass rate

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84.3% pass rate

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87.8% pass rate

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Common MOT Failures

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MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

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See detailed fault analysis for Mini SD

Mini SD — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Mini SD MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Mini SD?
The average MOT pass rate for the Mini SD is 60.0% 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 SD?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Mini SD reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 60.0%, the Mini SD is rated as "Below Average" for reliability. This is around average — regular maintenance is recommended to avoid common failure points.
How do I check the MOT history of a Mini SD?
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 SD?
Typical mileage for the Mini SD: 97,520 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used SD to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

Check Your Mini SD's MOT History

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

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