Does a good MINI MOT pass rate mean the car is reliable?

No. MOT pass rate is not a reliability rating. It is the share of recorded DVSA tests that passed for that MINI model in this 5–10 year band. It does not prove breakdowns, repair cost, or the condition of one seller’s car.

Which MINI models have the most MOT tests on this page?

The four highest-volume models in this age band are Cooper (88.8% pass rate, 910k tests); Countryman (89.1% pass rate, 254k tests); Clubman (86.2% pass rate, 128k tests); ONE (88% pass rate, 101k tests). Pass rate is a test outcome, not a ranking of the most reliable car.

Is this MINI page a registration MOT check?

No. This is make and model research from aggregated DVSA tests. For one vehicle, use GOV.UK MOT history. Use Compare to put two models on the same age band.

MINI MOT pass rates and common failures

MINI Cooper, Countryman and Clubman share a small-car MOT footprint. Compare pass rates and defect-note categories before you buy on character alone.

MOT pass rate is not a reliability rating — it is the share of recorded DVSA tests that passed for each make and model in this age band. Use Compare for two models, or browse MINI MOT reports.

1.1 million MINI vehicles in the UK MOT source dataset (all registration years). In the 5–10 years old (registration era) age band: 1.5M MOT tests across all models — the same metric shown in the brand matrix drawer. Model cards below are per-model totals in that band.

Data created 17 August 2026

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Top MINI models by MOT test volume

The four models with the most MOT tests in our MINI lineup at 5–10 years. Pass rate and failure category split are public; defect codes and severity detail require credits.

MINI Cooper

910k MOT tests in age band · 88.8% pass rate

88.8%

Failure breakdown (public summary)

Owner neglect
Wear & tear
Systemic
Other

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MINI Countryman

254k MOT tests in age band · 89.1% pass rate

89.1%

Failure breakdown (public summary)

Owner neglect
Wear & tear
Systemic
Other

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MINI Clubman

128k MOT tests in age band · 86.2% pass rate

86.2%

Failure breakdown (public summary)

Owner neglect
Wear & tear
Systemic
Other

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MINI ONE

101k MOT tests in age band · 88% pass rate

88%

Failure breakdown (public summary)

Owner neglect
Wear & tear
Systemic
Other

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What a full MINI COOPER report looks like

Vehicle age: 5–10 years old (registration era). Pass rate and category split above are live age-band aggregates; the sections below show the report layout subscribers unlock.

Pass rate

88.8%

Live age-band stat

Maintenance compliance

74 / 100

Mileage-normalised score

Defects per 1k miles

7.1

vs age-band percentile

Common systemic components

Suspension arm bush worn excessively (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring fractured or broken (1.1.2 (a))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.1.3 (b))

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MINI MOT data — common questions

Does a good MINI MOT pass rate mean the car is reliable?: No. MOT pass rate is not a reliability rating. It is the share of recorded DVSA tests that passed for that MINI model in this 5–10 year band. It does not prove breakdowns, repair cost, or the condition of one seller’s car.
Which MINI models have the most MOT tests on this page?: The four highest-volume models in this age band are Cooper (88.8% pass rate, 910k tests); Countryman (89.1% pass rate, 254k tests); Clubman (86.2% pass rate, 128k tests); ONE (88% pass rate, 101k tests). Pass rate is a test outcome, not a ranking of the most reliable car.
Is this MINI page a registration MOT check?: No. This is make and model research from aggregated DVSA tests. For one vehicle, use GOV.UK MOT history. Use Compare to put two models on the same age band.