Mini First MOT pass rate
78.8% of 2,373 Mini First MOT tests pass.
At 78.8%, the First passes slightly less often than the average across all Mini models (83.6%).
The Mini First's pass rate of 78.8% is in line with the national average for cars, at 79.2%.
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Pass rate by vehicle age
| 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 | too few tests (2) | 2 | no reading |
| 10–15 years | 79.0% | 2,354 | 73,290 miles |
| 15+ years | too few tests (17) | 17 | no reading |
Common MOT failure reasons for the Mini First
The most common reason the Mini First fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 60.1% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 60.1% | Not working |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 22.8% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Visibility | 20.4% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Brakes | 19.6% | Excessively binding |
| Tyres | 16.3% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Suspension | 15.0% | Fractured or broken |
| Body, chassis, structure | 6.0% | Has a major leak of exhaust gases |
| Identification of the vehicle | 0.8% | Inscription illegible |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 0.7% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Steering | 0.5% | Gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
Related Mini models
- Mini Clubman — 86.3% pass rate
- Mini Paceman — 88.5% pass rate
- Mini Cooper D — 78.0% pass rate
- Mini Roadster — 86.8% pass rate
- Mini Cooper SD — 82.3% pass rate
- Mini GT — 93.5% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the Mini First?
- 78.8% of Mini First MOT tests pass, based on 2,373 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the Mini First?
- The most common reason the Mini First fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 60.1% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
- Does this show the Mini First'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.