2021 · 3 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2021 MINI One MOT pass rate and common faults

1,372 MOT tests in 2024. 90.0% passed first time, compared with 87.6% for all cars the same age.

103Above average
Passed first time90.0%
Failed or needed repairs10.0%
Typical mileage at test19,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,372 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.9%
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.0%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.9%
    17 marked dangerous
  4. Headlamp aim: too high0.9%
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.7%
    13 marked dangerous
  6. Headlamp aim: too low0.5%
  7. Brake pads: worn down to wear indicator0.4%
  8. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.4%
  9. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.4%
    8 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres5.3%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.0%
  3. Lights & electrics1.7%
  4. Brakes0.8%
  5. Seat belts & airbags0.3%
  6. Suspension0.1%
  7. Emissions & leaks0.1%
  8. Body & chassis0.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.4%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.2%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.1%
  4. Tread depth: tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm2.6%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.7%

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: tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. 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 2021 MINI One?

In 2024, 90.0% of 2021 MINI One cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,372 tests. The average for all 3-year-old cars was 87.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2021 MINI One?

The most common failure reasons were tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2021 MINI One reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 103, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).