2019 · 5 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2019 MINI John MOT pass rate and common faults

2,666 MOT tests in 2024. 88.6% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

104Above average
Passed first time88.6%
Failed or needed repairs11.4%
Typical mileage at test27,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,666 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure2.4%
    104 marked dangerous
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.8%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.8%
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.1%
    41 marked dangerous
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.9%
    30 marked dangerous
  6. Headlamp aim: too high0.6%
  7. Tyres - condition: has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.5%
    20 marked dangerous
  8. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.5%
    24 marked dangerous
  9. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.4%
    18 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres6.9%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.2%
  3. Brakes1.7%
  4. Lights & electrics1.3%
  5. Number plates & VIN0.3%
  6. Suspension0.2%
  7. Emissions & leaks0.2%
  8. Wheels0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.4%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm8.0%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.2%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.2%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened2.1%

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: tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. 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 2019 MINI John?

In 2024, 88.6% of 2019 MINI John cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,666 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 MINI John?

The most common failure reasons were tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; 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 2019 MINI John reliable at MOT time?

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