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

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89.1%

Avg Pass Rate

+14.8%

vs Rover Avg

1

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Rover Mini Cooper — MOT Reliability Overview

The Rover Mini Cooper has an average MOT pass rate of 89.1%, which is 14.8 percentage points above the Rover brand average of 74.3%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Mini Cooper is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

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

1997

Based on 64 vehicles

89.1%Excellent
Rover average: 74.3%

Other Rover Models

Compare MOT reliability across Rover models.

Rover 25

67.2% pass rate

Rover Metro

68.7% pass rate

Rover 623

52.1% pass rate

Rover 418

82.9% pass rate

Rover 620

55.0% pass rate

Rover 75

63.6% pass rate

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Advisory vs Failure

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See detailed fault analysis for Rover Mini Cooper

Rover Mini Cooper — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Rover Mini Cooper MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Rover Mini Cooper?
The average MOT pass rate for the Rover Mini Cooper is 89.1% compared to the Rover average of 74.3%. 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 Rover Mini Cooper?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Rover Mini Cooper reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 89.1%, the Rover Mini 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 Rover Mini 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 Rover Mini Cooper?
Mileage data for the Rover Mini Cooper is available in the detailed breakdown on this page.

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