Mini ONE - 2021
68.7 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2021 is 80.0 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Mini ONE, model year 2021.
Sample size: 1,409 cars, 3,119 tests and 2,144 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: 1,409 cars
The 2021 MINI ONE has an overall defect rate of 69 defects per 100 MOT tests, which is 12.5% better than the average for its year, standing out positively in categories such as brakes, steering, and lights and electrics. Notably, the model performs exceptionally well in terms of body and structure defects, showing a significant reduction compared to the average. However, it does experience a higher rate of visibility issues than typical models, with 18 defects per 100 tests compared to the average of 15. Overall, this MINI shows a strong performance in critical areas but has some areas that need attention.
Cars by mileage segment
Total: 1,409 cars
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Categories
Brakes
▲ 63.5% better
14.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 40.0 / 100 tests
- Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
Steering
▲ 57.1% better
0.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 0.7 / 100 tests
Visibility
▼ 26.2% worse
18.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 14.5 / 100 tests
- Wiper blade: defective
- Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
- Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
- Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
Lights & Electrics
▲ 57.1% better
4.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 11.2 / 100 tests
- The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
Wheels & Suspension
▼ 12.3% worse
98.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 87.3 / 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
Body/Structure
▲ 81.0% better
0.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 2.1 / 100 tests
Equipment
▲ 46.7% better
0.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 1.5 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 88.9% better
0.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 2.7 / 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: 778
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 486
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 150
Wiper blade: defective
MINOR
Occurrences: 88
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 79
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 73
Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
MINOR
Occurrences: 68
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 61
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
PRS
Occurrences: 55
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
PRS
Occurrences: 35
Serious faults (Top 10)
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 79
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 61
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 24
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 22
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
FAIL
Occurrences: 15
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 15
Brake lining or pad: worn down to wear indicator
FAIL
Occurrences: 14
Obligatory mirror or device: inoperative, excessively damaged or insecure
FAIL
Occurrences: 3
Engine MIL inoperative or indicating a malfunction
FAIL
Occurrences: 3
Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously not working
FAIL
Occurrences: 3