2013 · 11 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2013 MINI Cooper MOT pass rate and common faults

8,827 MOT tests in 2024. 73.7% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

110Well above average
Passed first time73.7%
Failed or needed repairs26.3%
Typical mileage at test63,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 8,827 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working4.4%
  2. Stop lamp: not working3.2%
  3. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak1.9%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.6%
    231 marked dangerous
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.6%
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.4%
    154 marked dangerous
  7. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.2%
  8. Headlamp aim: too low1.1%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics16.7%
  2. Tyres6.4%
  3. Brakes5.5%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.2%
  5. Suspension4.3%
  6. Emissions & leaks4.0%
  7. Body & chassis1.0%
  8. Wheels0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.2%
  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 structure9.6%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.5%
  5. Road Wheels - condition: badly distorted3.3%

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?

In 2024, 73.7% of 2013 MINI Cooper cars passed their MOT first time, across 8,827 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

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

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 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 110, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).