2017 · 7 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2017 MINI John MOT pass rate and common faults

3,045 MOT tests in 2024. 83.5% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

105Above average
Passed first time83.5%
Failed or needed repairs16.5%
Typical mileage at test41,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,045 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure4.6%
    214 marked dangerous
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.1%
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.6%
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.2%
    51 marked dangerous
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.0%
    51 marked dangerous
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.9%
    38 marked dangerous
  7. Headlamp aim: too high0.8%
  8. Tyres - condition: has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.8%
    37 marked dangerous
  9. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.6%
    23 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres11.4%
  2. Brakes2.7%
  3. Lights & electrics2.4%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.4%
  5. Suspension0.9%
  6. Wheels0.9%
  7. Emissions & leaks0.8%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm9.7%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.2%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.8%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4.1%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.9%

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 bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. 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 2017 MINI John?

In 2024, 83.5% of 2017 MINI John cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,045 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 MINI John?

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

Is the 2017 MINI John reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 105, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).