MINI Cooper S MOT Results

Registered in 2008

68.8% pass rate

from 48 tests in 2021

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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2008 cars and highlighted areas where the MINI Cooper S is unusually good or bad.

10% fail on Suspension
- 6.3% fail on Suspension arms
  - 4.2% fail on Pins and bushes
  - 2.1% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 4.2% fail on Shock absorbers
- 2.1% fail on Macpherson strut
  - 2.1% fail on Pins and bushes
10% fail on Tyres
- 6.3% fail on Tread depth
- 4.2% fail on Condition
8.3% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
- 4.2% fail on Headlamps
  - 4.2% fail on Headlamp
- 2.1% fail on Stop lamp
- 2.1% fail on Direction indicators
  - 2.1% fail on Flashing type
    - 2.1% fail on Side repeaters
6.3% fail on Body, chassis, structure
- 4.2% fail on Transmission
  - 4.2% fail on Drive shafts
    - 4.2% fail on Joints
- 2.1% fail on Exhaust system
- 2.1% fail on Fuel system
  - 2.1% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
6.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
- 4.2% fail on Exhaust emissions
  - 4.2% fail on Spark ignition
    - 2.1% fail on Catalyst emissions
    - 2.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
- 2.1% fail on Fluid leaks
  - 2.1% fail on Engine oil leaks
4.2% fail on Brakes
- 2.1% fail on Mechanical brake components
  - 2.1% fail on Brake discs and drums
    - 2.1% fail on Brake discs
- 2.1% fail on Brake performance
  - 2.1% fail on Brake performance not tested
2.1% fail on Visibility
- 2.1% fail on Wipers

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MINI Hatch (2007 - 2013)
Great performance from Cooper S, much smoother and more sophisticated than first generation, capable of travelling distances in comfort.