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Mini Cooper S Electric Collection (2021)

187 real MOT outcomes analysed • 94.6% first-time pass rate

2021 Mini Cooper S Electric Collection

CarHunch analysed 187 real MOT records for the 2021 Mini Cooper S Electric Collection. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

This 2021 MINI Cooper S Electric is a strong performer, with a 94.6% first-time pass rate that sits well above the UK average of 80%, suggesting reliable mechanicals and electrical systems in early life. The dangerous defect rate of 5.9% is reassuringly low, indicating this cohort hasn't thrown up systemic safety concerns.

At 16,600 miles median age, these vehicles are still relatively young and lightly used, which partly explains the impressive pass rate and minimal 0.16 average failures per car. The 0.9 advisories per vehicle suggests routine wear items are beginning to show up, so prioritise a pre-purchase inspection focusing on brake pad condition and suspension components before committing.

Generally reliable 14.6% above UK average
94.6%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
16,626
typical mileage
10,691–23,020 middle half
5.9%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.16
avg MOT failures per car
over 2.1 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2021 Mini Cooper S Electric Collection

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Mini Cooper S Electric Collection vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

10,691
low mileage
16,626
typical
23,020
high mileage

Half of all 2021 Mini Cooper S Electric Collection vehicles fall between 10,691 and 23,020 miles.

MOT History Averages

2.1
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.16
Avg failures per vehicle
0.9
Avg advisories per vehicle

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