2021 MINI Hatch · 15,230 MOT tests
2021 MINI Hatch reliability
2021 MINI Hatchs fail 8.4% of first MOT tests, 19% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 21 Hatch years (15,230 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all MINI Hatchs: 25.6%)
- 8.4%
- first-time fail rate (all MINI Hatchs: 25.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 19% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- 20,539
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 15,230
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2021 against the years either side
- 2020 cars: 13% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2021 car does better)
- Weak spot: tyres, 4.7% of tests fail here (26% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 44% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2021 car carries a 70 plate (January–February 2021), or a 21 plate (March–August 2021), or a 71 plate (September–December 2021).
Common problems
What fails on a 2021 MINI Hatch
Fail rate by area
- Tyres4.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.1%
- Lights and electrics1.3%
- Brakes0.5%
- Wheels0.2%
- Suspension0.2%
- Body, chassis and structure0.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.37%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.1%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre bulge from structural failure 0.7%
A bulge means the tyre's structure has failed and it could burst suddenly, so it must be replaced at once.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 0.58%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Headlamp aim set too high 0.47%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 0.32%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (4.82%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (2.76%) · Brake pads wearing thin (1.37%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (1.33%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (0.66%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (0.66%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2021 MINI Hatch reliable?
2021 MINI Hatchs fail 8.4% of first MOT tests, 19% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 21 Hatch years (15,230 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2021 MINI Hatch MOT?
Most often tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.37% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (1.1% of tests), tyre bulge from structural failure (0.7% of tests).
How many miles should a 2021 MINI Hatch have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2021 MINI Hatch shows 20,539 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2021 car?
A car first registered in 2021 carries a 70 plate (January–February 2021), or a 21 plate (March–August 2021), or a 71 plate (September–December 2021).
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