Mini JOHN COOPER WORKS - 2016
79.8 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2016 is 154.9 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 2016.
Sample size: 2,479 cars, 5,914 tests and 4,722 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: 2,479 cars
The 2016 MINI John Cooper Works shows a significantly lower overall defect rate compared to the yearly average, with 80 defects per 100 vehicles compared to 151 for similar models, marking an improvement of 47%. Notably, the vehicle performs exceptionally well in critical categories such as brakes and steering, where it has considerably fewer defects than the average. While the model exhibits higher defect rates as mileage increases, it remains a better performer in areas like wheels, suspension, and body structure. Overall, the John Cooper Works stands out positively in reliability, making it a strong choice for drivers seeking a dependable option.
Cars by mileage segment
Total: 2,479 cars
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Categories
Brakes
▲ 45.9% better
42.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 78.2 / 100 tests
- Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
- Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
- Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
Steering
▲ 96.3% better
0.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 8.1 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 10.0% better
13.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 15.0 / 100 tests
- Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
Lights & Electrics
▲ 76.4% better
6.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 25.4 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 42.9% better
91.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 159.4 / 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 lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
- A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
- A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
Body/Structure
▲ 67.0% better
3.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 9.1 / 100 tests
Equipment
▲ 72.7% better
0.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 3.3 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 75.2% better
2.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 11.3 / 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: 785
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 681
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 434
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 409
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 340
Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
MINOR
Occurrences: 186
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 149
A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 135
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 135
Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 99
Serious faults (Top 10)
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 340
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 80
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 76
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 58
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 40
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
FAIL
Occurrences: 40
Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 25
A wheel: with a loose or missing wheel nut, bolt or stud
FAIL
Occurrences: 21
Emissions levels exceed default limits
FAIL
Occurrences: 19
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 19