MINI ROADSTER MOT pass rate
86.8% of 4,987 MINI ROADSTER MOT tests pass.
The ROADSTER has a pass rate of 86.8%, a little higher than the average across all MINI models (83.6%).
The MINI ROADSTER passes its MOT 86.8% 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 stays relatively stable with age: 87.0% at 6–10 years versus 86.6% at 10–15 years.
| 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 | 87.0% | 3,059 | 51,452 miles |
| 10–15 years | 86.6% | 1,924 | 58,685 miles |
| 15+ years | too few tests (4) | 4 | no reading |
Common MOT failure reasons for the MINI ROADSTER
The most common reason the MINI ROADSTER fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 40.7% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 40.7% | Not working |
| Tyres | 24.4% | Has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords |
| Visibility | 17.6% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Brakes | 16.2% | Significantly and obviously worn |
| Suspension | 12.9% | Has a serious fluid leak |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 6.6% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Body, chassis, structure | 3.6% | Has a major leak of exhaust gases |
| Road Wheels | 2.1% | Fixing missing |
| Identification of the vehicle | 1.6% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
| Steering | 0.5% | Ball joint has excessive play |
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
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the MINI ROADSTER?
- 86.8% of MINI ROADSTER MOT tests pass, based on 4,987 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the MINI ROADSTER?
- The most common reason the MINI ROADSTER fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 40.7% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
- Does this show the MINI ROADSTER'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.