2013 · 11 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2013 MINI Cooper D MOT pass rate and common faults

3,329 MOT tests in 2024. 69.5% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

104Above average
Passed first time69.5%
Failed or needed repairs30.5%
Typical mileage at test82,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,329 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working6.6%
  2. Stop lamp: not working4.1%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.5%
    111 marked dangerous
  4. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak2.4%
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.6%
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.6%
    59 marked dangerous
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.5%
    60 marked dangerous
  8. Rear fog lamp: not working1.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics22.7%
  2. Tyres8.8%
  3. Brakes6.7%
  4. Suspension6.2%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.3%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.2%
  7. Body & chassis1.0%
  8. Steering0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.1%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.5%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.8%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.1%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn5.3%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. 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 2013 MINI Cooper D?

In 2024, 69.5% of 2013 MINI Cooper D cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,329 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 MINI Cooper D?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; stop lamp: not working; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2013 MINI Cooper D reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 104, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).