2011 MINI MINI (R57) MOT pass rate: 76.9% (2,596 tests)
Is the 2011 MINI (R57) getting worse?
Pass rate of 2011-registered cars across recent test years:
| Test year | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 77.5% +7.4 vs same-age |
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| 2024 | 78.7% +9.8 vs same-age |
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| 2025 | 74.4% +6.0 vs same-age |
The raw rate normally falls as cars age. The “vs same-age” figure compares this cohort with all UK cars registered in the same year, so normal ageing is not mistaken for a bad model year.
What fails on a 2011 MINI (R57)
| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 509 | 36.6% |
| 2 | Tyres | 242 | 17.4% |
| 3 | Brakes | 224 | 16.1% |
| 4 | Suspension | 201 | 14.5% |
| 5 | Visibility | 96 | 6.9% |
| 6 | Noise, emissions and leaks | 47 | 3.4% |
All MINI (R57) years compared
| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,836 | 76.2% | +8.8 pts | 78,579 |
| 2011 (this page) | 2,596 | 76.9% | +7.7 pts | 84,906 |
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FAQs
Is a 2011 MINI MINI (R57) reliable?
2011-registered examples passed 76.9% of their MOT tests (2,596 tests, 2023–2025), +7.7 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 15 years old with a median 84,906 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2011 MINI (R57)?
The median tested example shows 84,906 miles. Anything far beyond that isn't automatically bad — a motorway-mile car with consistent service records often beats a low-mileage school-run car — but price accordingly and scrutinise the mileage trail for gaps or drops.
Source: DVSA Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023–2025 extracts (96 million Class 4 initial tests; retests excluded). Only vehicles old enough for a routine first MOT are included. Age-adjusted figures compare the model-year cohort with all vehicles of the same registration year tested in the same calendar year. Contains public sector information licensed under OGL v3.0.