MINI COOPER S MOT pass rate
90.5% of 178,998 MINI COOPER S MOT tests pass.
The COOPER S passes its MOT 90.5% of the time — well above the average across all MINI models, which sits at 83.6%.
The MINI COOPER S passes its MOT 90.5% 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 declines noticeably with age, from 92.5% at 0–3 years to 73.0% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 92.5% | 25,775 | 19,314 miles |
| 3–6 years | 92.2% | 77,524 | 28,895 miles |
| 6–10 years | 89.5% | 60,429 | 52,082 miles |
| 10–15 years | 84.7% | 12,581 | 66,893 miles |
| 15+ years | 73.0% | 2,689 | 88,421 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the MINI COOPER S
The most common reason the MINI COOPER S fails its MOT is tyres — present in 44.9% 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 | 44.9% | Has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 25.9% | Not working |
| Visibility | 21.5% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Brakes | 13.4% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Suspension | 6.7% | Has a serious fluid leak |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 5.4% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Identification of the vehicle | 2.8% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
| Road Wheels | 2.2% | Fixing missing |
| Body, chassis, structure | 2.2% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 0.9% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
Related MINI models
- MINI MINI — 72.3% pass rate
- MINI COOPER — 89.5% 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 S?
- 90.5% of MINI COOPER S MOT tests pass, based on 178,998 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the MINI COOPER S?
- The most common reason the MINI COOPER S fails its MOT is tyres — present in 44.9% 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'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.