MINI COOPER SD MOT pass rate
82.3% of 4,470 MINI COOPER SD MOT tests pass.
At 82.3%, The COOPER SD passes slightly less often than the average across all MINI models (83.6%).
The MINI COOPER SD has a pass rate of 82.3%, a little higher than the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate declines noticeably with age, from 97.2% at 6–10 years to 82.1% at 10–15 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 | 97.2% | 71 | 73,760 miles |
| 10–15 years | 82.1% | 4,399 | 85,330 miles |
| 15+ years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
Common MOT failure reasons for the MINI COOPER SD
The most common reason the MINI COOPER SD fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 64.3% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 64.3% | Not working |
| Tyres | 25.3% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Suspension | 24.3% | Has a serious fluid leak |
| Brakes | 23.9% | Excessively binding |
| Visibility | 13.0% | Provides insufficient washer liquid |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 4.2% | Emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit |
| Body, chassis, structure | 2.1% | Component leaking |
| Road Wheels | 2.1% | Fixing missing |
| Identification of the vehicle | 1.4% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
| Steering | 1.1% | Ball joint has excessive play |
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 SD?
- 82.3% of MINI COOPER SD MOT tests pass, based on 4,470 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the MINI COOPER SD?
- The most common reason the MINI COOPER SD fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 64.3% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
- Does this show the MINI COOPER SD'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.