MINI COOPER S MOT Pass Rate
90.1% of 38,209 MINI COOPER S MOT tests pass.
The COOPER S passes its MOT 90.1% of the time — well above the average across all MINI models, which sits at 83.2%.
The MINI COOPER S passes its MOT 90.1% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 78.3%.
Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate drops sharply with age: the MINI COOPER S tested at 0–3 years pass 92.4% of the time, compared with just 70.9% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 92.4% | 3,533 | 20,265 miles |
| 3–6 years | 92.5% | 15,065 | 30,940 miles |
| 6–10 years | 89.4% | 14,989 | 52,918 miles |
| 10–15 years | 84.4% | 3,939 | 68,818 miles |
| 15+ years | 70.9% | 683 | 88,970 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the MINI COOPER S
The most common reason the MINI COOPER S fails its MOT is tyres — present in 41.3% of failed tests, most often logged as "has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 41.3% | has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 25.5% | not working |
| Visibility | 18.8% | does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Brakes | 16.2% | less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Suspension | 9.3% | has a serious fluid leak |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 7.0% | inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Road Wheels | 3.1% | fixing missing |
| Body, chassis, structure | 3.0% | constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Identification of the vehicle | 2.6% | does not conform to the specified requirements |
| Steering | 0.9% | ball joint has excessive play |
Related MINI models
- MINI MINI — 70.5% pass rate
- MINI COOPER — 89.4% pass rate
- MINI COUNTRYMAN — 90.4% pass rate
- MINI ONE — 85.8% pass rate
- MINI JOHN COOPER WORKS — 91.3% pass rate
- MINI CLUBMAN — 86.3% pass rate