2016 · 8 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2016 MINI One MOT pass rate and common faults

7,856 MOT tests in 2024. 83.8% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

109Well above average
Passed first time83.8%
Failed or needed repairs16.2%
Typical mileage at test49,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 7,856 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.7%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.7%
    199 marked dangerous
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.5%
    142 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.3%
  5. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.9%
  6. Position lamp: not working0.8%
  7. Headlamp aim: too low0.8%
  8. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.8%
    80 marked dangerous
  9. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.7%
    86 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres6.3%
  2. Lights & electrics5.6%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.4%
  4. Brakes3.2%
  5. Emissions & leaks1.6%
  6. Suspension0.7%
  7. Wheels0.4%
  8. Body & chassis0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.3%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure13.6%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.5%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4.9%
  5. Tread depth: tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm2.1%

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: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. 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 2016 MINI One?

In 2024, 83.8% of 2016 MINI One cars passed their MOT first time, across 7,856 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 MINI One?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2016 MINI One reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 109, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).