MINI reliability: MOT results 2024
Figures updated
Ranked 17 of 52 makes
773,164 MINI cars aged 3 to 20 had an MOT in 2024, and 23.4% failed first time (UK average 28.5%). Allowing for age and mileage, a MINI is 13% less likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage. At their first MOT, 10.6% failed (UK 12.7%).
MINI models ranked
| Model | Score | Fail rate | First MOT | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MINI Paceman | 150 | 17.9% | – | 7,935 |
| MINI Countryman | 139 | 16.3% | 9.7% | 104,015 |
| MINI Clubman | 114 | 19.2% | – | 27,770 |
| MINI Convertible | 113 | 30.9% | – | 2,777 |
| MINI Hatch | 113 | 24.7% | 10.8% | 630,667 |
MINI MOT failure rate by age
What MINI cars fail on
| Area | Tests failing | vs similar cars |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and electrics | 9.3% | About average |
| Tyres | 6.2% | About average |
| Brakes | 4.6% | ▼ 26% less often |
| Visibility | 4.3% | About average |
| Suspension | 3.8% | ▼ 53% less often |
| Exhaust and emissions | 3.8% | ▲ 1.3× as often |
| Body and structure | 2.1% | ▼ 34% less often |
| Steering | 0.8% | ▼ 55% less often |
| Seat belts and airbags | 0.5% | ▼ 42% less often |
| Wheels | 0.4% | ▲ 1.2× as often |
Most common MINI MOT faults
- Position lamp: not working3.5% of tests
- Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.5% of tests
- Tread depth: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.8% of tests
- Condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.6% of tests
- Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.4% of tests
- Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.3% of tests
Compare MINI cars with their rivals
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- MINI Hatch vs Toyota Yaris
- MINI Hatch vs Honda Jazz
- MINI Hatch vs Renault Clio
- MINI Hatch vs Skoda Fabia
- MINI Hatch vs Audi A1
- MINI Hatch vs Peugeot 208
- Nissan Juke vs MINI Countryman
- Vauxhall Mokka vs MINI Countryman
- Renault Captur vs MINI Countryman
- Peugeot 2008 vs MINI Countryman
- MINI Countryman vs Ford EcoSport
- MINI Countryman vs Toyota C-HR
- MINI Countryman vs Dacia Duster
Frequently asked questions
›Are MINI cars reliable?
By MOT results, MINI ranks 17 of 52 makes in 2024, with a reliability score of 115 (100 is average for the same age and mileage). 23.4% of MINI cars failed their MOT first time.
›What is the most reliable MINI?
The MINI Paceman, with a score of 150. The lowest-scoring is the Hatch (113).
›What do MINI cars fail their MOT on?
Exhaust and emissions: 3.8% of MINI MOTs failed on it, 1.3 times the rate for similar cars. The single most common fault was “Position lamp: not working”.
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2024, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we calculate the league.