2013 · 11 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2013 MINI Roadster MOT pass rate and common faults

357 MOT tests in 2024. 77.0% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

115Well above average
Passed first time77.0%
Failed or needed repairs23.0%
Typical mileage at test56,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 357 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working4.2%
  2. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak2.2%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.0%
    9 marked dangerous
  4. Rear fog lamp: not working1.7%
  5. Headlamp aim: too high1.1%
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.8%
    3 marked dangerous
  7. Headlamp aim: too low0.8%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics13.2%
  2. Tyres6.7%
  3. Suspension4.8%
  4. Brakes4.5%
  5. Emissions & leaks4.5%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.5%
  7. Body & chassis1.1%
  8. Wheels0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.9%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.2%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.5%
  4. Road Wheels - condition: badly distorted5.9%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.9%

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: 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 2013 MINI Roadster?

In 2024, 77.0% of 2013 MINI Roadster cars passed their MOT first time, across 357 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 MINI Roadster?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2013 MINI Roadster reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 115, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).