2011 · 13 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2011 MINI First MOT pass rate and common faults

154 MOT tests in 2024. 63.6% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

103Above average
Passed first time63.6%
Failed or needed repairs36.4%
Typical mileage at test74,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 154 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working5.8%
  2. Rear fog lamp: not working3.2%
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.6%
  4. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid2.6%
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.6%
  6. Reversing lamps: inoperative2.6%
  7. Stop lamp: not working1.9%
  8. Service brake performance: excessively binding1.9%
  9. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.9%
    5 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics27.3%
  2. Brakes9.7%
  3. Suspension7.1%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.5%
  5. Emissions & leaks5.2%
  6. Tyres4.5%
  7. Body & chassis2.6%
  8. Number plates & VIN1.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.0%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure13.0%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.8%
  4. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases7.1%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn6.5%

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: position 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 2011 MINI First?

In 2024, 63.6% of 2011 MINI First cars passed their MOT first time, across 154 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 MINI First?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; rear fog lamp: not working; coil spring: fractured or broken. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2011 MINI First reliable at MOT time?

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