MINI COOPER MOT pass rate
89.5% of 349,081 MINI COOPER MOT tests pass.
The COOPER passes its MOT 89.5% of the time — well above the average across all MINI models, which sits at 83.6%.
The MINI COOPER passes its MOT 89.5% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 79.2%.
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate drops sharply with age: the MINI COOPER tested at 0–3 years pass 93.9% of the time, compared with just 64.9% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 93.9% | 25,290 | 19,588 miles |
| 3–6 years | 92.2% | 121,892 | 29,907 miles |
| 6–10 years | 89.0% | 162,984 | 52,546 miles |
| 10–15 years | 83.1% | 33,088 | 68,620 miles |
| 15+ years | 64.9% | 5,827 | 91,591 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the MINI COOPER
The most common reason the MINI COOPER fails its MOT is tyres — present in 37.5% of failed tests, most often logged as "Has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 37.5% | Has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 29.8% | Not working |
| Visibility | 26.6% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Brakes | 16.1% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 9.2% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Suspension | 7.0% | Pin or bush excessively worn |
| Body, chassis, structure | 2.3% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Road Wheels | 1.7% | Fixing missing |
| Identification of the vehicle | 1.6% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 1.1% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
Related MINI models
- MINI MINI — 72.3% pass rate
- MINI COOPER S — 90.5% pass rate
- MINI COUNTRYMAN — 90.2% pass rate
- MINI ONE — 86.1% pass rate
- MINI JOHN COOPER WORKS — 91.5% pass rate
- MINI CLUBMAN — 86.3% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the MINI COOPER?
- 89.5% of MINI COOPER MOT tests pass, based on 349,081 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the MINI COOPER?
- The most common reason the MINI COOPER fails its MOT is tyres — present in 37.5% of failed tests, most often logged as "Has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords".
- Does this show the MINI COOPER's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the MINI service history guide for how to check and keep one.