2010 · 14 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2010 MINI MINI (R60) MOT pass rate and common faults

1,059 MOT tests in 2024. 71.6% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

120Well above average
Passed first time71.6%
Failed or needed repairs28.4%
Typical mileage at test90,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,059 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working6.6%
  2. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.5%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.7%
    24 marked dangerous
  4. Headlamp aim: too high1.5%
  5. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.5%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.5%
  7. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak1.1%
  8. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.1%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics18.3%
  2. Emissions & leaks7.6%
  3. Brakes6.0%
  4. Suspension5.9%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.7%
  6. Tyres5.2%
  7. Body & chassis3.9%
  8. Wheels0.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.3%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine13.7%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.2%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.7%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.6%

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 2010 MINI MINI (R60)?

In 2024, 71.6% of 2010 MINI MINI (R60) cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,059 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 MINI MINI (R60)?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2010 MINI MINI (R60) reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 120, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).