2011 · 13 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2011 MINI MINI (R60) MOT pass rate and common faults

6,605 MOT tests in 2024. 71.3% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

115Well above average
Passed first time71.3%
Failed or needed repairs28.7%
Typical mileage at test88,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 6,605 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working8.1%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.2%
    232 marked dangerous
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.7%
  4. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.5%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.4%
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.3%
    114 marked dangerous
  7. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.1%
    93 marked dangerous
  8. Washers: not working1.1%
  9. Headlamp aim: too low1.1%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics17.9%
  2. Brakes7.5%
  3. Tyres7.1%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.4%
  5. Suspension5.3%
  6. Emissions & leaks5.1%
  7. Body & chassis2.0%
  8. Wheels0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.9%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine9.3%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.7%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.5%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.0%

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: 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 2011 MINI MINI (R60)?

In 2024, 71.3% of 2011 MINI MINI (R60) cars passed their MOT first time, across 6,605 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 MINI MINI (R60)?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2011 MINI MINI (R60) reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 115, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).