2021 · 3 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2021 MINI John MOT pass rate and common faults

2,642 MOT tests in 2024. 89.5% passed first time, compared with 87.6% for all cars the same age.

102Above average
Passed first time89.5%
Failed or needed repairs10.5%
Typical mileage at test20,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,642 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure2.7%
    102 marked dangerous
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.7%
  3. Headlamp aim: too high1.2%
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.2%
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.9%
    30 marked dangerous
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.8%
    31 marked dangerous
  7. Tyres - condition: has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.5%
    16 marked dangerous
  8. Registration plates: does not conform to the specified requirements0.3%
  9. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres6.9%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.8%
  3. Lights & electrics1.7%
  4. Brakes0.6%
  5. Number plates & VIN0.5%
  6. Wheels0.3%
  7. Emissions & leaks0.2%
  8. Suspension0.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm10.4%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.7%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.3%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.5%
  5. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre1.7%

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 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 2021 MINI John?

In 2024, 89.5% of 2021 MINI John cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,642 tests. The average for all 3-year-old cars was 87.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2021 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; headlamp aim: too high. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2021 MINI John reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 102, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).