MINI ONE MOT pass rate
86.1% of 77,860 MINI ONE MOT tests pass.
The ONE has a pass rate of 86.1%, a little higher than the average across all MINI models (83.6%).
The MINI ONE passes its MOT 86.1% 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 drops sharply with age: the MINI ONE tested at 0–3 years pass 93.5% of the time, compared with just 62.7% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 93.5% | 1,756 | 20,171 miles |
| 3–6 years | 92.6% | 6,247 | 29,160 miles |
| 6–10 years | 88.8% | 44,356 | 54,233 miles |
| 10–15 years | 80.9% | 23,159 | 70,971 miles |
| 15+ years | 62.7% | 2,342 | 93,247 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the MINI ONE
The most common reason the MINI ONE fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 43.4% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 43.4% | Not working |
| Tyres | 28.8% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Visibility | 22.6% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Brakes | 22.5% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 16.3% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Suspension | 10.5% | Pin or bush excessively worn |
| Body, chassis, structure | 4.0% | Has a major leak of exhaust gases |
| Road Wheels | 1.4% | Fixing missing |
| Steering | 1.4% | Ball joint has excessive play |
| Identification of the vehicle | 1.3% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
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 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 ONE?
- 86.1% of MINI ONE MOT tests pass, based on 77,860 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the MINI ONE?
- The most common reason the MINI ONE fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 43.4% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
- Does this show the MINI ONE'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.