2015 MINI Roadster · 3,879 MOT tests
2015 MINI Roadster reliability
2015 MINI Roadsters fail 18.5% of first MOT tests, 11% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 3 Roadster years (3,879 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all MINI Roadsters: 19.6%)
- 18.5%
- first-time fail rate (all MINI Roadsters: 19.6%)
- 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 8
- 43,369
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 3,879
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2015 against the years either side
- 2014 cars: 21% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does worse)
- Weak spot: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 5.3% of tests fail here (53% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: suspension, 53% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2015 car carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
Common problems
What fails on a 2015 MINI Roadster
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics6.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.3%
- Tyres4.9%
- Suspension2.4%
- Brakes2.3%
- Wheels0.7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.4%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Stop lamp not working 2.24%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.31%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 1.29%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 1.19%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.98%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (10.29%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.14%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (5.93%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.13%) · Road wheel slightly distorted (3.2%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (2.35%)
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2015 MINI Roadster reliable?
2015 MINI Roadsters fail 18.5% of first MOT tests, 11% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 3 Roadster years (3,879 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2015 MINI Roadster MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.4% of tests), stop lamp not working (2.24% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.31% of tests).
How many miles should a 2015 MINI Roadster have done?
At its MOT aged about 8, a typical 2015 MINI Roadster shows 43,369 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2015 car?
A car first registered in 2015 carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
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