Mini JOHN COOPER WORKS - 2013
140.2 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2013 is 221.9 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Mini JOHN COOPER WORKS, model year 2013.
Sample size: 977 cars, 2,291 tests and 3,211 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: 977 cars
The 2013 MINI John Cooper Works demonstrates a significantly lower overall defect rate compared to the average car of the same year, with 140 defects per 100 vehicles versus an average of 219. This model shows particularly strong performance in categories such as brakes and steering, with defect rates 48% and 69% lower than average, respectively. While it exhibits some issues with mileage-related trends, particularly at higher mileages, its standout performance in body structure and equipment suggests a robust build quality. Overall, this model appears to be a reliable choice within its class.
Cars by mileage segment
Total: 977 cars
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Categories
Brakes
▲ 46.5% better
52.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 98.4 / 100 tests
- Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
- Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
Steering
▲ 70.5% better
3.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 12.9 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 12.2% better
15.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 18.0 / 100 tests
- Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
Lights & Electrics
▲ 20.8% better
39.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 50.1 / 100 tests
- A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative: when rear registration plate has 2 or more lamps or light sources
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 32.3% better
148.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 219.6 / 100 tests
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
- A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
- A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
- A wheel: badly distorted or wear between wheel and hub at spigot mounting
Body/Structure
▲ 72.0% better
5.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 20.0 / 100 tests
Equipment
▲ 98.1% better
0.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 5.2 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 28.1% better
14.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 19.6 / 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: 513
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 273
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 258
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 167
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 164
A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative: when rear registration plate has 2 or more lamps or light sources
MINOR
Occurrences: 124
A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 116
A wheel: badly distorted or wear between wheel and hub at spigot mounting
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 116
Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
MINOR
Occurrences: 103
A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 102
Serious faults (Top 10)
Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 77
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 49
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 44
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 37
A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
FAIL
Occurrences: 37
Emissions levels exceed default limits
FAIL
Occurrences: 27
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 22
Emissions levels exceed the manufacturer’s specified limits
FAIL
Occurrences: 21
Lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer
FAIL
Occurrences: 19
Stop lamp(s): all missing or inoperative
FAIL
Occurrences: 17