2017 MINI Hatch · 160,441 MOT tests
2017 MINI Hatch reliability
2017 MINI Hatchs fail 14.4% of first MOT tests, 11% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 12 of 21 Hatch years (160,441 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all MINI Hatchs: 25.6%)
- 14.4%
- first-time fail rate (all MINI Hatchs: 25.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 11% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- 36,638
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 160,441
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2017 against the years either side
- 2016 cars: 22% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does worse)
- 2018 cars: 11% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does worse)
- Weak spot: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 4.8% of tests fail here (47% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 35% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2017 car carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
Common problems
What fails on a 2017 MINI Hatch
Fail rate by area
- Tyres5.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.8%
- Lights and electrics2.6%
- Brakes2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.6%
- Suspension0.5%
- Wheels0.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.51%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.42%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.23%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre bulge from structural failure 0.99%
A bulge means the tyre's structure has failed and it could burst suddenly, so it must be replaced at once.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 0.92%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 0.72%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (10.84%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (9.39%) · Brake pads wearing thin (4.62%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (2.8%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (2%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (1.43%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2017 MINI Hatch reliable?
2017 MINI Hatchs fail 14.4% of first MOT tests, 11% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 12 of 21 Hatch years (160,441 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2017 MINI Hatch MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (3.51% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.42% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.23% of tests).
How many miles should a 2017 MINI Hatch have done?
At its MOT aged about 6, a typical 2017 MINI Hatch shows 36,638 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2017 car?
A car first registered in 2017 carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
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