2020 · 4 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2020 MINI Cooper MOT pass rate and common faults

18,283 MOT tests in 2024. 89.1% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

103Above average
Passed first time89.1%
Failed or needed repairs10.9%
Typical mileage at test23,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 18,283 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.9%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.2%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.7%
    165 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.7%
    163 marked dangerous
  5. Headlamp aim: too high0.7%
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.7%
    160 marked dangerous
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.6%
    141 marked dangerous
  8. Brake pads: worn down to wear indicator0.3%
  9. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres4.9%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.6%
  3. Lights & electrics1.4%
  4. Brakes1.2%
  5. Suspension0.1%
  6. Number plates & VIN0.1%
  7. Seat belts & airbags0.1%
  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 structure11.4%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm10.1%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.9%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.3%
  5. Tread depth: tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm1.4%

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 2020 MINI Cooper?

In 2024, 89.1% of 2020 MINI Cooper cars passed their MOT first time, across 18,283 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 MINI Cooper?

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; tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2020 MINI Cooper reliable at MOT time?

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