2015 · 9 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2015 MINI Roadster MOT pass rate and common faults

1,040 MOT tests in 2024. 82.0% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

112Well above average
Passed first time82.0%
Failed or needed repairs18.0%
Typical mileage at test46,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,040 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Stop lamp: not working2.3%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.5%
    21 marked dangerous
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.3%
  4. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak1.3%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.2%
  6. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.0%
  7. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.9%
    11 marked dangerous
  8. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.9%
    9 marked dangerous
  9. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn0.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics6.3%
  2. Tyres5.5%
  3. Brakes4.4%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.8%
  5. Suspension2.5%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.4%
  7. Body & chassis0.7%
  8. Wheels0.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.2%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.5%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.1%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.3%
  5. Road Wheels - condition: badly distorted4.2%

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: stop lamp: not working. 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 2015 MINI Roadster?

In 2024, 82.0% of 2015 MINI Roadster cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,040 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 MINI Roadster?

The most common failure reasons were stop lamp: not working; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2015 MINI Roadster reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 112, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).