Mini
Mini (r60)
24,606 MOT tests analysed. lands in the middle of the pack — here's where Mini (r60)s pass, fail, and end up on the retest sheet.
That's 0.9 points above the UK fleet average across our 1,984 tracked models — a confident result.
Pass
78.4%
Pass-after-fix
5.8%
Fail
15.2%
Avg miles
88,258
Pass + Pass-after-fix + Fail = 100%
Some examples of this model are borderline — a small number of diesels were certified Euro 6 before September 2015. Check your registration on the government's ULEZ checker to be certain. Daily charges if driven in the zone: London £12.50 · Birmingham £8.00 · Bristol £9.00 .
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Mini Mini (r60): mixed MOT record across 15,173 tests
The Mini Mini (r60) is a diesel-powered car sold in the UK market across multiple generations, covering a broad date range in the test population.
MOT data from 15,173 tests puts this car on a 78.6% first-time pass rate, roughly in line with the UK fleet average. Average mileage at test is 82,871 miles. The most common fail item is failed number plate light, followed by lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning.
Buyers weighing up a used Mini (r60) should treat the failure breakdown as a pre-purchase checklist. The pass rate is reasonable, but the gap between first attempt and a clean sheet narrows with age and mileage.
ABI Insurance Group
Group 20–32
Above average — worth comparing quotes before buying. Lower groups cost less to insure; UK fleet average is around Group 22.
Source: ABI Group Rating Panel · administered by Thatcham Research · groups cover standard variants; performance trims may sit higher. Browse all insurance groups →
20–32
out of 50
Top ten reasons for rejection.
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- 01
A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
1,036 occurrences · 4.2% of tests
- 02
A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
714 occurrences · 2.9% of tests
- 03
Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view
713 occurrences · 2.9% of tests
- 04
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
441 occurrences · 1.8% of tests
- 05
Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
281 occurrences · 1.1% of tests
- 06
A tyre seriously damaged
229 occurrences · 0.9% of tests
- 07
A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot severely deteriorated
220 occurrences · 0.9% of tests
- 08
A tyre cords visible or damaged
214 occurrences · 0.9% of tests
- 09
a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm
182 occurrences · 0.7% of tests
- 10
Wiper blade defective
173 occurrences · 0.7% of tests
Counts cover Major and Dangerous defects logged at test. Advisory items excluded so this shows why a car was rejected, not just what the tester flagged in passing.
Worst-case fix budget · top 3 failures
£88–£175
If every one of this Mini (r60)'s most-logged Major fails hit at the same MOT, that's the real-world UK garage range. Reality is usually one or two items, not all of them. Open the estimator →
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Digital tyre-tread depth gauge
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Bosch Aerotwin wiper blades
Cheap wipers fail the test on smear streaks. Bosch Aerotwins last a winter and clear a screen properly.
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Buying or keeping a Mini (r60)?
Use the failure ranking as a pre-test checklist or a haggling lever. Treat the headline pass rate as a fleet-wide trend, not a guarantee on any individual car.
If you own a Mini (r60) and your last MOT looked nothing like the ranked failures above, that's normal — individual cars vary widely. The ranking shows the patterns testers flag most often across the country.