2007 · 17 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2007 MINI Cooper S MOT pass rate and common faults

336 MOT tests in 2024. 67.6% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

119Well above average
Passed first time67.6%
Failed or needed repairs32.4%
Typical mileage at test84,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 336 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working4.8%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.0%
    14 marked dangerous
  3. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits2.4%
  4. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.1%
  5. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.8%
  6. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.8%
  7. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits1.8%
  8. Individual direction indicators: incorrect colour1.8%
  9. Emissions not tested: unable to be completed1.5%
  10. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak1.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics22.0%
  2. Emissions & leaks12.5%
  3. Suspension9.2%
  4. Brakes8.9%
  5. Tyres6.8%
  6. Body & chassis4.2%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.9%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine24.1%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened14.0%
  3. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened12.2%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.9%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn7.1%

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 2007 MINI Cooper S?

In 2024, 67.6% of 2007 MINI Cooper S cars passed their MOT first time, across 336 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 MINI Cooper S?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; catalyst emissions: lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2007 MINI Cooper S reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 119, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).