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Mini Cooper Sport Auto Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Mini Cooper Sport Auto reliable? We analysed 119 real MOT tests across 210 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 119 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
98.3%
Typical Mileage
25,719mi
Annual Mileage
mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Mini Cooper Sport Auto is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Mini Cooper Sport Auto.

Mini Cooper Sport Auto Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Mini Cooper Sport Auto. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Mini Cooper Sport Auto Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Mini Cooper Sport Auto MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
25,719 mi
75th Percentile
36,504 mi
95th Percentile
54,120 mi
Max Recorded
66,280 mi

How Does the Mini Cooper Sport Auto Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Mini Cooper Sport Auto THIS CAR 98.3% 119 25,719 mi — yrs
Mini Mini 74.2% 7,810,223 64,567 mi 25 yrs
Mini Cooper 86.5% 1,705,479 35,896 mi 22 yrs
Mini Countryman 88% 669,227 37,710 mi 15 yrs
Kawasaki Er 650 Mnfbb 93.4% 244 3,817 mi — yrs

Compared to the Mini Mini (74.2% pass rate) and the Mini Cooper (86.5% pass rate), the Mini Cooper Sport Auto outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Mini Cooper Sport Auto?

The Mini Cooper Sport Auto has an overall MOT pass rate of 98.3% across 119 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Mini Cooper Sport Auto — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Mini Cooper Sport Auto reliable?
Based on 119 MOT tests, the Mini Cooper Sport Auto has a 98.3% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Mini Cooper Sport Auto?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Mini Cooper Sport Auto do per year?
Mileage data is not yet available for this model.
How long does a Mini Cooper Sport Auto last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Mini Cooper Sport Auto?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.