7 models · 2,614,589 MOT tests
MINI reliability
MINI cars fail 23.9% of first MOT tests (all cars: 28.4%), 13% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage. The most reliable MINI on MOT results is the MINI Paceman; the least is the MINI Hatch.
Ranked
Every MINI model, most reliable first
Ranked against cars of the same age and mileage, so a new model and an old one are judged fairly.
| # | Model | Type | Tests | Fail rate | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MINI Paceman2011–2017 cars | Sports car and convertible | 29,646 | 15.5% | Better than average |
| 2 | MINI Countryman2004–2021 cars | Small SUV | 331,317 | 15.5% | Better than average |
| 3 | MINI Roadster2004–2017 cars | Sports car and convertible | 10,823 | 19.6% | Better than average |
| 4 | MINI Coupe2002–2016 cars | Sports car and convertible | 6,684 | 27.6% | Better than average |
| 5 | MINI Convertible2001–2019 cars | Sports car and convertible | 10,150 | 28.1% | About average |
| 6 | MINI Clubman2001–2021 cars | Small car | 89,580 | 16.1% | About average |
| 7 | MINI Hatch1996–2021 cars | Small car | 2,136,389 | 25.6% | About average |
Compare across every brand in the UK MOT Reliability Index.
Questions
MINI reliability questions
Are MINI cars reliable?
MINI cars fail 23.9% of first MOT tests, 13% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, across 2,614,589 UK MOT tests from 2022 to 2024.
What is the most reliable MINI?
On MOT results, the MINI Paceman: it fails 15.5% of first tests, 36% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age.
Which MINI should I avoid?
The MINI Hatch has the weakest MOT record of the MINI range (10% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age). Check any used one's MOT history before you buy.
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