2011 · 13 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2011 MINI Cooper D MOT pass rate and common faults

916 MOT tests in 2024. 61.1% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

99About average
Passed first time61.1%
Failed or needed repairs38.9%
Typical mileage at test92,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 916 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working12.6%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.7%
    63 marked dangerous
  3. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak3.6%
  4. Rear fog lamp: not working3.4%
  5. Stop lamp: not working2.7%
  6. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.0%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.0%
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.0%
    20 marked dangerous
  9. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid2.0%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics33.2%
  2. Brakes10.8%
  3. Tyres10.2%
  4. Suspension9.7%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.3%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.7%
  7. Body & chassis1.5%
  8. Steering1.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.0%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.2%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.6%
  4. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened7.8%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn7.3%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: position lamp: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2011 MINI Cooper D?

In 2024, 61.1% of 2011 MINI Cooper D cars passed their MOT first time, across 916 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 MINI Cooper D?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2011 MINI Cooper D reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 99, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).