Mini One D
From 1,250 MOT tests. Average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are 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 and a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources. The top issue, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, caused 59 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 lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 59 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 33 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 30 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 26 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 24 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 22 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 20 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 16 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 15 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 14 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 38.2% of failures are serious: 32% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 6.2% could actually leave you stranded. That's close to the 44.4% average across all models. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £73.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 71.7% | a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources |
| 2011 | 79% | 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 |
| 2010 | 73.1% | lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements, a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage |
Typical mileage
Half of all One Ds tested had between 73,545 and 110,591 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 96,456 median miles, the One D has 0.026 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 One D MOT pass rate?
The Mini One D has a 74.7% MOT pass rate based on 1,250 real MOT tests. This is around the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Mini One D?
The most common MOT failure on the Mini One D is a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, which caused 59 failures. Other common issues include tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Mini One D at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Mini One D is 96,456 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 73,545 and 110,591 miles.
Buying a used One D?
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.
With a 74.7% pass rate and an average repair bill of £73 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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