Mini ROADSTER - 2015
126.8 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2015 is 174.5 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Mini ROADSTER, model year 2015.
Sample size: 1,192 cars, 2,831 tests and 3,589 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: 1,192 cars
The 2015 MINI Roadster has an overall defect rate of 127 per 100 vehicles, which is significantly lower than the average of 170 per 100 for cars of the same year, representing a 26% improvement. Notably, the Roadster excels in categories such as steering and body structure, showing defect rates of just 0.5% and 2.8%, respectively, compared to average rates of 9.2% and 10.8%. While defect rates increase with mileage, the MINI remains relatively consistent, especially in the lower mileage segments. Overall, this model stands out for its lower defect rates in key areas, making it a strong performer compared to its peers.
Cars by mileage segment
Total: 1,192 cars
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Categories
Brakes
▲ 19.7% better
68.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 84.7 / 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
▲ 94.9% better
0.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 9.9 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 21.7% better
12.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 16.1 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▼ 9.7% worse
34.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 31.0 / 100 tests
- Stop lamp(s): with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning
- 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
▲ 28.1% better
128.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 178.3 / 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 wheel: badly distorted or wear between wheel and hub at spigot mounting
- A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
- A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
Body/Structure
▲ 76.1% better
2.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 11.7 / 100 tests
Equipment
▲ 95.0% better
0.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 4.0 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 45.5% better
7.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 13.2 / 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: 574
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 406
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 404
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 197
A wheel: badly distorted or wear between wheel and hub at spigot mounting
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 168
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 147
Stop lamp(s): with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning
MINOR
Occurrences: 128
A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 111
Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 104
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: 97
Serious faults (Top 10)
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 60
Stop lamp(s): all missing or inoperative
FAIL
Occurrences: 41
A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
FAIL
Occurrences: 41
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 38
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 34
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 32
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 29
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 29
Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 24
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
FAIL
Occurrences: 18