Mini Cooper Exclusive Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Mini Cooper Exclusive reliable? We analysed 149 real MOT tests across 123 vehicles to find out.
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The Mini Cooper Exclusive is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Mini Cooper Exclusive.
Mini Cooper Exclusive — specs & performance
Verified from DVLA & DVSA recordsA snapshot of the engine, performance, dimensions, fuel economy and running costs for the Mini Cooper Exclusive — drawn from official DVLA vehicle records and the DVSA fuel-economy database.
Engine & Performance
- Engine size
- 1499cc
- Power
- 136 BHP
- 0–62 mph
- 8 sec
- Fuel type
- Petrol
Body & Dimensions
- Body type
- Car
- Common colour
- Grey
- Wheel plan
- 2 Axle Rigid Body
Fuel Economy
- Combined
- 55.4 mpg
- Urban
- 45.6 mpg
- Extra-urban
- 64.2 mpg
- Fuel cost / 12k mi
- £1494
Tax & Emissions
- CO2 output
- 117 g/km Band C
- Emission class
- EURO 6 DG
- Road tax (12 mo.)
- £145
- Road tax (6 mo.)
- £79.75
- Insurance group
- 19 of 50
Mini Cooper Exclusive Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Mini Cooper Exclusive. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Mini Cooper Exclusive Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Mini Cooper Exclusive MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
How Does the Mini Cooper Exclusive Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mini Cooper Exclusive THIS CAR | 99.3% | 149 | 26,924 mi | — yrs |
| Mini Mini | 74.2% | 7,810,223 | 64,567 mi | 25 yrs |
| Mini Cooper | 86.5% | 1,705,479 | 35,896 mi | 22 yrs |
| Mini Countryman | 88% | 669,227 | 37,710 mi | 15 yrs |
| Kia Ceed 2 Isg CRDI | 93.5% | 477 | 66,407 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Mini Mini (74.2% pass rate) and the Mini Cooper (86.5% pass rate), the Mini Cooper Exclusive outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Mini Cooper ExclusiveShould you buy a used Mini Cooper Exclusive?
The Mini Cooper Exclusive has an overall MOT pass rate of 99.3% across 149 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.