2011 MINI Coupe · 2,280 MOT tests
2011 MINI Coupe reliability
2011 MINI Coupes fail 29.7% of first MOT tests, 12% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 2 Coupe years (2,280 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all MINI Coupes: 27.6%)
- 29.7%
- first-time fail rate (all MINI Coupes: 27.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 12% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- 73,451
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,280
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2011 against the years either side
- 2010 cars: about average for its age (the 2011 car does better)
- 2012 cars: 23% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does worse)
- Weak spot: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 6.3% of tests fail here (26% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 73% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2011 car carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
Common problems
What fails on a 2011 MINI Coupe
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics16.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6.3%
- Suspension6%
- Tyres5.4%
- Brakes4.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.8%
- Body, chassis and structure1.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 7.94%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 2.06%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 1.89%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.84%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.67%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Stop lamp not working 1.62%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (12.28%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (8.64%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.15%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (4.17%) · Brake pads wearing thin (3.95%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (3.73%)
Other years
Every MINI Coupe year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2011 MINI Coupe reliable?
2011 MINI Coupes fail 29.7% of first MOT tests, 12% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 2 Coupe years (2,280 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2011 MINI Coupe MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (7.94% of tests), shock absorber serious fluid leak (2.06% of tests), windscreen washer fluid insufficient (1.89% of tests).
How many miles should a 2011 MINI Coupe have done?
At its MOT aged about 11, a typical 2011 MINI Coupe shows 73,451 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2011 car?
A car first registered in 2011 carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
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