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MINI common problems by model
Guides to 18 MINI models, from 814,687 MOTs done during 2025: known faults, what fails at MOT and what to check before you buy. Pick the model.
Most tested MINI models
- Cooper2001–2026 · 355,590 MOT tests
- hatch2001–2018 · 231,758 MOT tests
- Countryman2010–2026 · 102,139 MOT tests
- One2001–2026 · 51,267 MOT tests
- Clubman2007–2026 · 25,682 MOT tests
- John Cooper Works2005–2026 · 22,336 MOT tests
- Mini (R60)2010–2013 · 11,852 MOT tests
- Paceman2013–2017 · 7,833 MOT tests
- Roadster2012–2015 · 2,601 MOT tests
- First2009–2014 · 1,465 MOT tests
- GT2017–2018 · 631 MOT tests
- Cooper Clubman2012–2013 · 567 MOT tests
Every MINI model, A to Z
AcemanChallengeClubmanClubvanCooperCooper ClubmanCountrymanFirstGThatchInspiredJohn Cooper WorksMini (R60)OneOne ClubmanPacemanPaddy HopkirkRoadster
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