2018 · 6 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2018 MINI One MOT pass rate and common faults

1,542 MOT tests in 2024. 87.5% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

106Above average
Passed first time87.5%
Failed or needed repairs12.5%
Typical mileage at test33,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,542 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively5.1%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.8%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.0%
    22 marked dangerous
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.9%
    19 marked dangerous
  5. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.7%
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.5%
    10 marked dangerous
  7. Headlamp aim: too high0.5%
  8. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.4%
    12 marked dangerous
  9. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.8%
  2. Tyres4.5%
  3. Brakes1.7%
  4. Lights & electrics1.4%
  5. Emissions & leaks0.8%
  6. Suspension0.3%
  7. Body & chassis0.3%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.2%

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 structure16.4%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm10.4%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.6%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened2.0%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.8%

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 2018 MINI One?

In 2024, 87.5% of 2018 MINI One cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,542 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 MINI One?

The most common failure reasons were 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; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors).

Is the 2018 MINI One reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 106, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).