MINI COOPER D MOT pass rate
78.0% of 11,265 MINI COOPER D MOT tests pass.
The COOPER D passes 78.0% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the average across all MINI models (83.6%).
At 78.0%, The MINI COOPER D passes slightly less often than the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate declines noticeably with age, from 85.2% at 6–10 years to 70.2% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 6–10 years | 85.2% | 88 | 79,409 miles |
| 10–15 years | 78.0% | 11,026 | 88,410 miles |
| 15+ years | 70.2% | 151 | 119,118 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the MINI COOPER D
The most common reason the MINI COOPER D fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 66.4% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 66.4% | Not working |
| Tyres | 25.8% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Brakes | 20.4% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Suspension | 19.0% | Has a serious fluid leak |
| Visibility | 16.0% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 3.5% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Body, chassis, structure | 2.9% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Steering | 1.7% | Ball joint has excessive play |
| Identification of the vehicle | 1.5% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
| Road Wheels | 1.4% | Fixing missing |
Related MINI models
- MINI MINI — 72.3% pass rate
- MINI COOPER — 89.5% 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
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the MINI COOPER D?
- 78.0% of MINI COOPER D MOT tests pass, based on 11,265 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the MINI COOPER D?
- The most common reason the MINI COOPER D fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 66.4% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
- Does this show the MINI COOPER D'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.