Rover Mini Cooper Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Rover Mini Cooper reliable? We analysed 473 real MOT tests across 112 vehicles to find out.
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The Rover Mini Cooper is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include fog lamp not working, direction indicators not working and subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Rover Mini Cooper.
Rover Mini Cooper — specs & performance
Verified from DVLA & DVSA recordsA snapshot of the engine, performance, dimensions, fuel economy and running costs for the Rover Mini Cooper — drawn from official DVLA vehicle records and the DVSA fuel-economy database.
Engine & Performance
- Engine size
- 1275cc
- Power
- 60 BHP
- Fuel type
- Petrol
Body & Dimensions
- Body type
- Car
- Common colour
- Grey
- Wheel plan
- 2 Axle Rigid Body
Fuel Economy
Tax & Emissions
- Emission class
- Not Available
Rover Mini Cooper Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Rover Mini Cooper. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Rover Mini Cooper Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Rover Mini Cooper fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Rover Mini Cooper Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Rover Mini Cooper owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Rover Mini Cooper Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Rover Mini Cooper MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
How Does the Rover Mini Cooper Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rover Mini Cooper THIS CAR | 80.3% | 473 | 55,340 mi | — yrs |
| Rover 25 | 72.1% | 1,784,341 | 53,712 mi | 26 yrs |
| Rover 75 | 70.7% | 1,365,354 | 77,595 mi | 27 yrs |
| Rover 214 | 67.6% | 1,033,973 | 75,438 mi | 36 yrs |
| BMW M2 Auto | 92.4% | 251 | 28,326 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Rover 25 (72.1% pass rate) and the Rover 75 (70.7% pass rate), the Rover Mini Cooper outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Rover Mini CooperShould you buy a used Rover Mini Cooper?
The Rover Mini Cooper has an overall MOT pass rate of 80.3% across 473 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Rover Mini Cooper are fog lamp not working (4 recorded failures), direction indicators not working (4), and subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (4). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Rover Mini Cooper owner drives around 317 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
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.