Mini Cooper S Electric Level 2
From 6,628 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Cooper S Electric Level 2s fare better: 2022 models pass at 94.1% vs 89.7% for 2020.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged and wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 259 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a tyre seriously damaged | 259 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 89 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 59 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 34 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 28 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 13 |
| wiper blade defective | 12 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 10 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 6 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 6 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 94.1% | a tyre seriously damaged, a wheel badly distorted or wear between wheel and hub at spigot mounting |
| 2021 | 91.2% | a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
| 2020 | 89.7% | a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Cooper S Electric Level 2s tested had between 11,460 and 21,751 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 15,180 median miles, the Cooper S Electric Level 2 has 0.061 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Mini models
| Mini Mini | 71.5% |
| Mini Cooper | 87% |
| Mini Cooper S | 88.5% |
| Mini Countryman | 88.5% |
| Mini One | 83.1% |
Common questions
What is the Mini Cooper S Electric Level 2 MOT pass rate?
The Mini Cooper S Electric Level 2 has a 90.8% MOT pass rate based on 6,628 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Mini Cooper S Electric Level 2?
The most common MOT failure on the Mini Cooper S Electric Level 2 is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 259 failures. Other common issues include a tyre cords visible or damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Mini Cooper S Electric Level 2 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Mini Cooper S Electric Level 2 is 15,180 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 11,460 and 21,751 miles.
Buying a used Cooper S Electric Level 2?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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