MINI ONE MOT Pass Rate
85.8% of 19,714 MINI ONE MOT tests pass.
The ONE has a pass rate of 85.8%, a little higher than the average across all MINI models (83.2%).
The MINI ONE passes its MOT 85.8% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 78.3%.
Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate drops sharply with age: the MINI ONE tested at 0–3 years pass 94.2% of the time, compared with just 66.9% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 94.2% | 364 | 19,085 miles |
| 3–6 years | 91.6% | 1,356 | 28,541 miles |
| 6–10 years | 88.4% | 10,876 | 55,107 miles |
| 10–15 years | 81.6% | 6,532 | 70,830 miles |
| 15+ years | 66.9% | 586 | 91,498 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 42.3% of failed tests, most often logged as "not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 42.3% | not working |
| Tyres | 29.5% | tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Brakes | 23.2% | less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Visibility | 22.3% | does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 15.5% | inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Suspension | 11.2% | pin or bush excessively worn |
| Body, chassis, structure | 3.8% | has a major leak of exhaust gases |
| Road Wheels | 1.5% | fixing missing |
| Steering | 1.4% | ball joint has excessive play |
| Identification of the vehicle | 1.4% | does not conform to the specified requirements |
Related MINI models
- MINI MINI — 70.5% pass rate
- MINI COOPER — 89.4% pass rate
- MINI COOPER S — 90.1% pass rate
- MINI COUNTRYMAN — 90.4% pass rate
- MINI JOHN COOPER WORKS — 91.3% pass rate
- MINI CLUBMAN — 86.3% pass rate