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.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | 94.7% | 243 | 39,582 miles |
| 6–10 years | 93.2% | 1,086 | 44,075 miles |
| 10–15 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 15+ years | too few tests (1) | 1 | no 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".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 35.4% | Has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 28.3% | Too high |
| Visibility | 26.8% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 11.0% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Brakes | 7.9% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Identification of the vehicle | 1.6% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
| Road Wheels | 0.8% | 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