What year MINI Mini Cooper S Auto is most reliable?

Based on MOT first-test pass rates, the 2006 MINI Mini Cooper S Auto has the highest pass rate at 79.3%, out of 201 vehicles tested.

What are the most common MINI Mini Cooper S Auto MOT failures?

The most common MINI Mini Cooper S 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 Mini Cooper S Auto — Reliability by Year

362 vehicles · MOT data 2005–2006 · first-test pass rates

This page shows MOT first-test pass rates for each year the MINI Mini Cooper S Auto was manufactured — click any year to explore that cohort in detail. Trying to decide which year to buy? See the full buying guide →

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Best pass rate year

2006

79.3% pass rate · 201 vehicles

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Lowest pass rate year

2005

76.2% pass rate · 161 vehicles

Year	Pass rate	Avg mileage	Vehicles
2006	79.3%	45,312 mi	201
2005	76.2%	43,840 mi	161

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