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Mini COOPER S - 2022

52.1 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2022 is 71.1 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Mini COOPER S, model year 2022. Sample size: 6,050 cars, 8,467 tests and 4,408 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 6,050 cars

The 2022 MINI Cooper S shows a significantly lower overall defect rate compared to the average car of the same year, with 52 defects per 100 vehicles versus the average of 70. The model excels particularly in categories such as brakes, steering, and body structure, where its defect rates are much lower than the average, indicating better reliability in these areas. In terms of mileage trends, defects are notably higher in the early mileage ranges (0–62,000 miles), aligning with general patterns observed across vehicles. Overall, the MINI Cooper S demonstrates a strong performance in several key areas, making it a reliable choice in its class.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 6,050 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
▲ 71.2% better
9.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 31.2 / 100 tests
  • Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
  • Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
Steering
▲ 75.0% better
0.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 0.4 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 11.2% better
11.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 12.5 / 100 tests
  • Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
  • Wiper blade: defective
Lights & Electrics
▲ 66.1% better
3.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 10.9 / 100 tests
  • The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 3.2% better
79.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 82.0 / 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 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
Body/Structure
▲ 93.8% better
0.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 1.6 / 100 tests
Equipment
▲ 61.5% better
0.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 1.3 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 95.2% better
0.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 2.1 / 100 tests

Fault rate by mileage segment

Model    Year average
0 260 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: 1,268
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 1,113
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 263
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 256
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 244
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 207
Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
MINOR
Occurrences: 193
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
PRS
Occurrences: 124
Wiper blade: defective
MINOR
Occurrences: 110
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 88

Serious faults (Top 10)

A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 256
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 244
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 70
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 58
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 23
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
FAIL
Occurrences: 13
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 10
Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution
FAIL
Occurrences: 6
A direction indicator: lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 6
Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously not working
FAIL
Occurrences: 5