Mini GT - 2017
84.1 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2017 is 137.4 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Mini GT, model year 2017.
Sample size: 351 cars, 687 tests and 578 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year
Less faults compared to the average car of same model year
Quick summary
Total: 351 cars
The 2017 MINI GT shows a significantly lower overall defect rate compared to the average car of the same year, with 84 defects per 100 vehicles versus 134 defects. This represents a 37% improvement in reliability. Notably, the model excels in categories such as brakes, steering, and body structure, where defect rates are substantially lower than the average. However, it has a higher incidence of visibility-related issues, indicating a potential area for improvement. Mileage trends reveal that as the MINI GT accumulates more miles, defect rates increase, particularly in the highest mileage category.
Cars by mileage segment
Total: 351 cars
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Categories
Brakes
▲ 56.7% better
31.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 72.5 / 100 tests
- Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
- Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
- Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
Steering
▲ 73.2% better
1.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 5.6 / 100 tests
Visibility
▼ 60.7% worse
23.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 14.5 / 100 tests
- Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
- Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
Lights & Electrics
▲ 44.1% better
11.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 20.4 / 100 tests
- The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 32.6% better
96.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 143.1 / 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 spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
Body/Structure
▲ 95.7% better
0.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 7.0 / 100 tests
Equipment
▲ 100.0% better
0.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 2.7 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 54.4% better
4.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 9.0 / 100 tests
Fault rate by mileage segment
Model
Year average
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.
Most common faults (Top 10)
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 143
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 110
Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
MINOR
Occurrences: 51
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 41
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
PRS
Occurrences: 21
Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 18
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 15
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 12
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 11
A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 10
Serious faults (Top 10)
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 12
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 11
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
FAIL
Occurrences: 9
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 8
Engine MIL inoperative or indicating a malfunction
FAIL
Occurrences: 8
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 7
Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 5
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 4
Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously not working
FAIL
Occurrences: 3
Parking brake inoperative on one side, or in the case of testing on the road, the vehicle deviates excessively from a straight line
FAIL
Occurrences: 2