Mini Cooper
MOT data from 322,304 tests in 2024. Pass rate: 90.5%. Average mileage at test: 45,451 miles.
Common failure reasons
| Reason | Count |
|---|---|
| a tyre seriously damaged | 7,537 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 4,490 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 3,647 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 2,474 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 2,154 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 1,704 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 1,644 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 1,456 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 1,291 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 1,078 |
Pass rate by fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 274,501 | 90.9% |
| Diesel | 47,798 | 87.8% |
By registration year
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 110 | 85.5% | |
| Top failures: brakes imbalance across an axle such that the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle., significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | |||
| 2002 | 286 | 66.1% | |
| Top failures: the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | |||
| 2003 | 378 | 73.3% | |
| Top failures: the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | |||
| 2004 | 662 | 70.2% | |
| Top failures: the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | |||
| 2005 | 691 | 70.3% | |
| Top failures: the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | |||
| 2006 | 842 | 73.4% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | |||
| 2007 | 1,630 | 71.9% | |
| Top failures: emissions levels exceed default limits, emissions levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limits, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | |||
| 2008 | 1,308 | 74.1% | |
| Top failures: emissions levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limits, emissions levels exceed default limits, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | |||
| 2009 | 1,496 | 74.5% | |
| Top failures: emissions levels exceed default limits, emissions levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limits, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | |||
| 2010 | 1,537 | 82.1% | |
| Top failures: a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | |||
| 2011 | 1,903 | 82.8% | |
| Top failures: a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged | |||
| 2012 | 6,027 | 85.5% | |
| Top failures: a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a tyre seriously damaged, a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | |||
| 2013 | 11,309 | 85.6% | |
| Top failures: a tyre seriously damaged, a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | |||
| 2014 | 27,290 | 87.8% | |
| Top failures: a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | |||
| 2015 | 37,518 | 89.6% | |
| Top failures: a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | |||
| 2016 | 39,516 | 90.5% | |
| Top failures: a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | |||
| 2017 | 40,894 | 90.6% | |
| Top failures: a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | |||
| 2018 | 46,637 | 91.6% | |
| Top failures: a tyre seriously damaged, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | |||
| 2019 | 44,202 | 92.6% | |
| Top failures: a tyre seriously damaged, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | |||
| 2020 | 28,951 | 93.6% | |
| Top failures: a tyre seriously damaged, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a tyre cords visible or damaged | |||
| 2021 | 27,226 | 93.7% | |
| Top failures: a tyre seriously damaged, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a tyre cords visible or damaged | |||
| 2022 | 1,687 | 97.3% | |
| Top failures: a tyre seriously damaged, windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen, a tyre cords visible or damaged | |||
Mileage at test
25th percentile
28,254 mi
Median
37,806 mi
75th percentile
54,714 mi
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