2013 · 11 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2013 MINI Cooper S MOT pass rate and common faults

2,730 MOT tests in 2024. 76.4% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

114Well above average
Passed first time76.4%
Failed or needed repairs23.6%
Typical mileage at test62,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,730 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working5.8%
  2. Stop lamp: not working2.3%
  3. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak2.2%
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.7%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.5%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.4%
    71 marked dangerous
  7. Service brake performance: excessively binding1.0%
  8. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn1.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics13.9%
  2. Tyres6.0%
  3. Suspension5.0%
  4. Brakes5.0%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.5%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.6%
  7. Wheels0.8%
  8. Body & chassis0.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.2%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.2%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.4%
  4. Road Wheels - condition: badly distorted5.9%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine4.8%

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 S?

In 2024, 76.4% of 2013 MINI Cooper S cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,730 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

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

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; stop lamp: not working; shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2013 MINI Cooper S reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 114, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).