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MINI GT MOT Pass Rate

93.5% of 1,330 MINI GT MOT tests pass.

The GT passes its MOT 93.5% of the time — well above the average across all MINI models, which sits at 83.6%.

The MINI GT passes its MOT 93.5% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 79.2%.

Pass rate by vehicle age

Pass rate stays relatively stable with age: 94.7% at 3–6 years versus 93.2% at 6–10 years.

Pass rate by vehicle age band0–3 yearsn/a3–6 years94.7%6–10 years93.2%10–15 yearsn/a15+ yearsn/a
MINI GT pass rate and average mileage by vehicle age band
Vehicle agePass rateTestsAverage mileage
0–3 yearsno tests recorded0no reading
3–6 years94.7%24339,582 miles
6–10 years93.2%1,08644,075 miles
10–15 yearsno tests recorded0no reading
15+ yearstoo few tests (1)1no reading

Common MOT failure reasons for the MINI GT

The most common reason the MINI GT fails its MOT is tyres — present in 35.4% of failed tests, most often logged as "Has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords".

Top MOT failure categories for the MINI GT
CategoryShare of failed testsExample
Tyres35.4%Has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment28.3%Too high
Visibility26.8%Does not clear the windscreen effectively
Noise, emissions and leaks11.0%Inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Brakes7.9%Less than 1.5 mm thick
Identification of the vehicle1.6%Does not conform to the specified requirements
Road Wheels0.8%Fixing missing

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