2013 · 11 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2013 MINI MINI (R60) MOT pass rate and common faults

204 MOT tests in 2024. 77.5% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

116Well above average
Passed first time77.5%
Failed or needed repairs22.6%
Typical mileage at test75,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 204 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.5%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.0%
    5 marked dangerous
  3. Position lamp: not working2.0%
  4. Headlamp aim: too low1.5%
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.5%
    6 marked dangerous
  6. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.0%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.0%
  8. Side repeaters: not working1.0%
  9. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.0%
  10. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics9.8%
  2. Tyres7.8%
  3. Brakes3.9%
  4. Emissions & leaks2.9%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.9%
  6. Suspension2.9%
  7. Body & chassis1.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.6%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure13.2%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5.4%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine3.4%
  5. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre2.9%

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 cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. 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 2013 MINI MINI (R60)?

In 2024, 77.5% of 2013 MINI MINI (R60) cars passed their MOT first time, across 204 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 MINI MINI (R60)?

The most common failure reasons were tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2013 MINI MINI (R60) reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 116, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).