2007 · 17 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2007 MINI One MOT pass rate and common faults

266 MOT tests in 2024. 52.6% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

92Below average
Passed first time52.6%
Failed or needed repairs47.4%
Typical mileage at test86,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 266 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits8.6%
  2. Catalyst emissions: hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits7.1%
  3. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits6.8%
  4. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits6.4%
  5. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits6.0%
  6. Position lamp: not working6.0%
  7. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction5.6%
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.8%
    19 marked dangerous
  9. Catalyst emissions: hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits3.8%
  10. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Emissions & leaks53.0%
  2. Lights & electrics27.8%
  3. Brakes14.3%
  4. Body & chassis10.9%
  5. Suspension10.5%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.3%
  7. Tyres6.4%
  8. Steering3.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine24.4%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.0%
  3. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened14.7%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure12.0%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.8%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: catalyst emissions: lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits. 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 2007 MINI One?

In 2024, 52.6% of 2007 MINI One cars passed their MOT first time, across 266 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 MINI One?

The most common failure reasons were catalyst emissions: lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; catalyst emissions: hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits. The biggest problem area was emissions & leaks.

Is the 2007 MINI One reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 92, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).