2019 · 5 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2019 MINI One MOT pass rate and common faults

1,521 MOT tests in 2024. 86.6% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

102Above average
Passed first time86.6%
Failed or needed repairs13.4%
Typical mileage at test28,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,521 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.8%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.0%
    36 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.8%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.2%
    35 marked dangerous
  5. Brake pads: worn down to wear indicator0.7%
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.6%
    12 marked dangerous
  7. Headlamp aim: too high0.5%
  8. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.5%
  9. Tyres - condition: has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.4%
    6 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.9%
  2. Tyres5.1%
  3. Brakes3.7%
  4. Lights & electrics1.8%
  5. Emissions & leaks0.5%
  6. Seat belts & airbags0.1%
  7. Number plates & VIN0.1%
  8. Wheels0.1%

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 structure15.2%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.0%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.3%
  4. Tread depth: tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm1.6%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.5%

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 2019 MINI One?

In 2024, 86.6% of 2019 MINI One cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,521 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 MINI One?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. The biggest problem area was visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors).

Is the 2019 MINI One reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 102, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).