2016 · 8 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2016 MINI Cooper S MOT pass rate and common faults

9,017 MOT tests in 2024. 84.9% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

111Well above average
Passed first time84.9%
Failed or needed repairs15.1%
Typical mileage at test49,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 9,017 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.1%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.8%
    218 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.7%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.5%
    205 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.1%
    129 marked dangerous
  6. Headlamp aim: too high0.8%
  7. Position lamp: not working0.7%
  8. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.7%
  9. Tyres - condition: has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.6%
    82 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres7.7%
  2. Lights & electrics3.8%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.1%
  4. Brakes2.4%
  5. Emissions & leaks1.5%
  6. Suspension0.8%
  7. Wheels0.4%
  8. Body & chassis0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.6%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.7%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.7%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.3%
  5. Road Wheels - condition: badly distorted3.0%

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: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. 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 2016 MINI Cooper S?

In 2024, 84.9% of 2016 MINI Cooper S cars passed their MOT first time, across 9,017 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 MINI Cooper S?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2016 MINI Cooper S reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 111, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).