What year MINI Cooper Classic Auto is most reliable?

Based on MOT first-test pass rates, the 2022 MINI Cooper Classic Auto has the highest pass rate at 2.5%, out of 122 vehicles tested.

What are the most common MINI Cooper Classic Auto MOT failures?

The most common MINI Cooper Classic Auto MOT failures vary by year. Check the individual year pages for detailed defect breakdowns — links in the table above.

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MINI Cooper Classic Auto — Reliability by Year

7,605 vehicles · MOT data 2022–2024 · first-test pass rates

Year	Pass rate	Avg mileage	Vehicles
2024	First MOTs due 2027+	—	1,619
2023	First MOTs due 2026+	—	5,864
2022	2.5%	24,352 mi	122

* UK vehicles require their first MOT at 3 years old. Recent model years shown in grey have little or no MOT test data yet — pass rate data will build up as those vehicles mature.

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