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Mini COOPER S - 2019

74.0 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2019 is 108.6 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Mini COOPER S, model year 2019. Sample size: 18,502 cars, 41,972 tests and 31,074 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 18,502 cars

The 2019 MINI COOPER S has a significantly lower overall defect rate compared to the average car of the same year, with 74 defects per 100 vehicles versus the average of 106. While some mileage-related trends show an increase in defects as mileage rises, the MINI stands out positively in several categories, particularly in brakes, steering, and body/structure, where its defect rates are much lower than average. However, it does face a higher rate of visibility-related defects, indicating a specific area for improvement. Overall, this model demonstrates a strong performance in reliability compared to its peers.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 18,502 cars

More model years for Mini COOPER S

2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023

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Categories

Brakes
▲ 54.0% better
28.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 62.4 / 100 tests
  • Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
  • Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
Steering
▲ 96.4% better
0.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 2.8 / 100 tests
Visibility
▼ 24.6% worse
17.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 13.8 / 100 tests
  • Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
  • Wiper blade: defective
Lights & Electrics
▲ 68.5% better
4.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 14.9 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 15.0% better
96.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 112.9 / 100 tests
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
  • A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
  • A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
  • A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
  • A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Body/Structure
▲ 88.6% better
0.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 3.5 / 100 tests
Equipment
▲ 72.2% better
0.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 1.8 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 92.2% better
0.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 5.1 / 100 tests

Fault rate by mileage segment

Model    Year average
0 289 0–31,000 mi 31,000–62,000 62,000–93,000 93,000–124,000 124,000+
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.

Most common faults (Top 10)

Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 8,194
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 6,473
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 2,223
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 2,116
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 1,364
Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
MINOR
Occurrences: 1,110
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 1,044
Wiper blade: defective
MINOR
Occurrences: 942
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 932
A wheel: badly distorted or wear between wheel and hub at spigot mounting
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 815

Serious faults (Top 10)

A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 1,044
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 932
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 704
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 426
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
FAIL
Occurrences: 232
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 159
Brake lining or pad: worn down to wear indicator
FAIL
Occurrences: 98
Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 75
Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 64
A wheel: with a loose or missing wheel nut, bolt or stud
FAIL
Occurrences: 63