Mini Cooper S (2019)
2019 Mini Cooper S
CarHunch analysed 16,083 real MOT records for the 2019 Mini Cooper S. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2019 MINI Cooper S is a strong performer on the MOT bench, passing at 91.5% versus the UK average of 80%—a genuine 11.5-point advantage that suggests solid reliability for the age. Petrol variants edge out the hybrid-electric models (91.8% versus 89.8% pass rates), and dangerous defects are recorded in 15.4% of vehicles, which is below the concern threshold but worth noting on a pre-purchase inspection.
These cars are running relatively light mileage for their age (median 25,079 miles), which partly explains the strong first-time pass rate and low failure count of 0.47 per vehicle. The average of 2.8 advisories per MOT suggests minor wear items crop up regularly, so budget for small maintenance as the car ages—get a pre-purchase history check to see if any particular advisory flags (brakes, suspension, emissions) appear repeatedly on the specific car you're considering.
What to check before buying a 2019 Mini Cooper S
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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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (83%) | 13,331 | 91.8% | 0.46 |
| Hybrid Electric (Clean) (17%) | 2,750 | 89.8% | 0.56 |
| Other (0%) | 2 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2019 Mini Cooper S 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.
Half of all 2019 Mini Cooper S vehicles fall between 18,198 and 33,433 miles.
2019 Mini Cooper S — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 15,634 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2021–2025.
MOT History Averages
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