90.1% of MINI GTs passed the 2024 MOT (a rough estimate from 639 first tests): 86.7% at the first attempt and 3.4% after a fix at the test centre (PRS).About 1 in 10 failed the first attempt.For its age, it fails 29% less often than normal: MOT Risk Index 71.0 (95% CI 58.1–86.2; 100 = normal).
MINI GT at a glance, 2024 MOT
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
MOT pass rate
90.1
%
incl. 3.4% fixed at the test centre
2024
639
Passed at the first attempt
86.7
%
all first tests
2024
639
MOT Risk Index (95% CI 58.1–86.2)
71.0
index
100 = normal for its age · rank 187 of 761 (1 = fails least for its age)
2024
639
Biggest excess: Visibility
7.7
per 100
5.2 same-age
2019–2024
2959
Dangerous defects
4.7
per 100
11.2 UK, not age-adjusted
2019–2024
2959
Advisory items
50.9
per 100
127.1 UK, not age-adjusted
2019–2024
2959
MOT Risk Index · MINI GT. 0–240; 100 = normal for its age; median model 92.8 · rank 187 of 761 (1 = fails least for its age). It would rank between 126 and 318 anywhere within its 95% interval, other models held where they are. DVSA, 2024.
Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · full dataset (v5). This model's index changed from 56.1 to 71.0 in the 24 September 2026 release, after duplicate test records were removed.
What actually fails on a MINI GT MOT, and how often?
MINI GT MOTs fail most often on visibility: 7.7 per 100 tests, against 5.2 for UK cars of the same age (2019–2024, n = 2,959).
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
MINI GT: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Visibility
7.7
per 100
5.2
2019–2024
228
Tyres
5.2
per 100
6.8
2019–2024
153
Brakes
1.8
per 100
3.9
2019–2024
54
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
1.8
per 100
3.8
2019–2024
54
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 2,959 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
My MINI GT got an MOT advisory: what gets flagged most?
MINI GT MOTs flag tyres most: 34.3 advisories per 100 tests, against 39.7 across UK tests (2019–2024, n = 2,959).
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
MINI GT: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Tyres
34.3
per 100
39.7
2019–2024
1014
Brakes
8.5
per 100
34.7
2019–2024
252
Non-component advisories
4.8
per 100
7.8
2019–2024
142
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 2,959 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
What is likely to fail next on a MINI GT?
For MINI GTs aged 3 to 5 whose last MOT was a pass, the item most likely to fail at the next MOT is visibility: 7.2% failed on it (2019–2024, n = 1,145).
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
MINI GT: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Visibility, under 3 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 398 cars)
5.5
% next fail
2019–2024
398
Tyres, under 3 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 398 cars)
3.5
% next fail
2019–2024
398
Brakes, under 3 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 398 cars)
1.3
% next fail
2019–2024
398
Visibility, under 3 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 90 cars)
5.6
% next fail
2019–2024
90
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass
7.2
% next fail
2019–2024
1145
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass
4.3
% next fail
2019–2024
1145
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass
1.7
% next fail
2019–2024
1145
Brakes, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass
1.2
% next fail
2019–2024
1145
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Noise, emissions and leaks, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass
0.6
% next fail
2019–2024
1145
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 388 cars)
9.0
% next fail
2019–2024
388
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 388 cars)
4.9
% next fail
2019–2024
388
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 215 cars)
8.4
% next fail
2019–2024
215
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 215 cars)
6.0
% next fail
2019–2024
215
Brakes, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 215 cars)
3.7
% next fail
2019–2024
215
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 215 cars)
3.7
% next fail
2019–2024
215
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 639 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
How often does a MINI GT get a dangerous MOT defect?
The MINI GT gets a dangerous defect less often than the UK average: 4.7 per 100 first tests against 11.2 across the UK. In the same tests, 8.3 major and 5.5 minor defects were recorded per 100 tests (one test can record several).
Dangerous defects: 4.7 vs 11.2. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
MINI GT: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Dangerous defects
4.7
per 100
11.2
2019–2024
2959
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 2,959 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id; severity not recorded for some 2018–2021 tests · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
Will my MINI GT still pass its MOT in a few years?
First-time MOT failures for the MINI GT go from 13.7% at age 6 (rough estimate: 344 tests, 95% interval 10.4–17.7%) to 12.9% at age 7 (rough estimate: 295 tests, 95% interval 9.5–17.2%), against 20.2% for all cars aged 7 (rough estimate: 295 tests, 95% interval 9.5–17.2%) (2024, n = 639).
Age 6 (rough estim: 13.7. Age 7 (rough estim: 12.9. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
MINI GT: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Age 6 (rough estimate: 344 tests, 95% interval 10.4–17.7%)
13.7
% failed first time
17.5
2024
344
Age 7 (rough estimate: 295 tests, 95% interval 9.5–17.2%)
12.9
% failed first time
20.2
2024
295
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 639 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
How does the MINI GT compare with cars of its own age and size?
At every age shown, MINI GTs fail first time no more often than comparable models of the same size class; the biggest difference is at age 7, where they fail less often: 12.9% against 24.3% (2024, n = 295).
Age 3: 8.2. Age 7: 12.9. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
MINI GT: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Age 3
8.2
% fail
11.3
2024
681
Age 4
12.8
% fail
14.2
2024
639
Age 5
12.4
% fail
17.4
2024
646
Age 6
13.6
% fail
20.8
2024
647
Age 7
12.9
% fail
24.3
2024
295
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 639 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
How much does it cost to fix a MINI GT MOT fail?
Expected repair cost per MINI GT MOT: about £10 (up to about £19 if more expensive parts are needed), from the chance of failing each item and its most common UK repair price (catalogue estimate, n = 639).
Computed, not measured.
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
MINI GT: the numbers behind this answer (price catalogue)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Expected repair bill
9.9
GBP estimate
modal price catalogue
price catalogue
639
Estimated range lower
9.9
GBP estimate
modal price catalogue
price catalogue
639
Estimated range upper
18.8
GBP estimate
modal price catalogue
price catalogue
639
Tyres: Tyre (single mid-range 16" fitted)
4.7
GBP expected contribution
90
price catalogue
639
Brakes: Front brake pads (parts + labour, typical hatchback)
2.7
GBP expected contribution
150
price catalogue
639
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: Battery replacement (standard 12V lead-acid)
2.5
GBP expected contribution
140
price catalogue
639
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: price catalogue · n = 639 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
Is the MINI GT more reliable than similar cars?
Of 8 similar models, 3 fail less often for their age than the MINI GT and 5 as often or more. The MINI GT has an MOT Risk Index of 71.0, where 100 = normal for its age (2024, n = 639).
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
MINI GT: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
MINI GT (this model)
71
index
100 = normal
2024
639
MINI Roadster
67.3
index
71
2024
2683
Daihatsu Copen
72.2
index
71
2024
1280
Toyota Aqua
63.7
index
71
2024
728
Mercedes-Benz B
74.7
index
71
2024
1065
Suzuki SX4 S-Cross
70.1
index
71
2024
2356
Abarth 695
85.5
index
71
2024
573
Fiat 124
76.8
index
71
2024
2863
Full table
Further values · 2024
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Perodua Myvi
80.9
index
71
2024
1954
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 639 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
How many miles does a MINI GT normally do?
MINI GT: Age 6 median (rough estimate) is 37794 miles (2024).
Age 6 median (roug: 37794. Age 7 P75 (rough e: 53178. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
MINI GT: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Age 6 median (rough estimate)
37794
miles
2024
344
Age 6 P25 (rough estimate)
28112
miles
2024
344
Age 6 P75 (rough estimate)
48806
miles
2024
344
Age 7 median (rough estimate)
41224
miles
2024
295
Age 7 P25 (rough estimate)
30217
miles
2024
295
Age 7 P75 (rough estimate)
53178
miles
2024
295
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 639 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
Does high mileage mean more MINI GT MOT failures at the same age?
At ages 6–9, 11.2% of MINI GTs with under 40,000 miles failed first time, against 14.9% of those with 40,000 to 70,000 miles (2024, n = 591). No clear mileage gap inside this age group, among cars still being tested.
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
MINI GT: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Age 6–9, <40k miles (rough estimate: 329 tests, 95% interval 8.3–15.1%)
11.2
% failed first time
2024
329
Age 6–9, 40-70k miles (rough estimate: 262 tests, 95% interval 11.1–19.7%)
14.9
% failed first time
2024
262
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 639 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
How many miles does a MINI GT last?
0.4% of MINI GTs tested had reached 100,000 miles, and 0.0% had reached 150,000 (2024, n = 12).
100,000 miles (rou: 0.4. 200,000 miles (rou: 0.0. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
MINI GT: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
100,000 miles (rough estimate: 12 tests, 95% interval 0.2–0.7%)
0.4
% of tested cars
2024
12
150,000 miles (rough estimate: 1 tests, 95% interval 0.0–0.2%)
0.0
% of tested cars
2024
1
200,000 miles (rough estimate: 1 tests, 95% interval 0.0–0.2%)
0.0
% of tested cars
2024
1
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 639 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
Is the MINI GT driven more or less than average, and does that change the picture?
Matched on annual mileage as well as age, the MINI GT index is 80.7, against 71.0 on age alone (2019–2024, n = 639).
Age and mileage adjusted index: 71 vs 80.7. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
MINI GT: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Age and mileage adjusted index
80.7
index
71
2019–2024
639
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 639 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
Is a MINI GT ULEZ compliant?
All MINI GTs tested are likely ULEZ-compliant, judged from fuel type and first-use date; check a specific car with TfL's vehicle checker (2024).
Computed, not measured.
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
MINI GT: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Likely compliant
100
% estimate
2024
639
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 639 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
What do six years of MOTs show about owning a MINI GT?
Of MINI GTs with at least three MOTs, 56.5% had three in a row without an advisory, and 6.6% got the same advisory at three or more MOTs (2019–2024, n = 635).
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
MINI GT: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Clean MOT streak
56.5
%
observed chains
2019–2024
635
Repeat advisory
6.6
%
observed chains
2019–2024
635
Decreasing odometer
0.3
% mileage anomaly
observed chains
2019–2024
641
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 639 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
Is low mileage better for a MINI GT?
MINI GTs aged 5 to 7 doing under 5,000 miles a year failed first time in 9.8% of tests, against 15.8% for those doing 8,000 to 12,000 miles (2019–2024, n = 523).
Low-use first-time failure: 9.8 vs 15.8. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
MINI GT: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Low-use first-time failure
9.8
%
15.8
2019–2024
523
Low-use gap
-6.0
percentage points
8–12k miles
2019–2024
523
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 639 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
How many years is a MINI GT likely to last?
MINI GTs aged 5 are forecast to keep taking MOTs for at least 2.0 more years; the survival curve is observed only until age 7, so the true figure is likely higher.
Computed, not measured.
Forecast, not a prediction for a particular car.
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
MINI GT: the numbers behind this answer (survival forecast)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Age 5 (at least; observed only until age 7)
2
years forecast
survival forecast
0
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: survival forecast · n = 639 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
Which MINI GTs are still on the road?
In 2024, at least as many MINI GTs were tested at age 6 as at ages 4 to 6 (2024, n = 647).
Age 3 (at least as: 100. Age 7: 45.8. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
MINI GT: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Age 3 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)
100
% of age 4–6 baseline
2024
681
Age 4
99.2
% of age 4–6 baseline
2024
639
Age 5 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)
100
% of age 4–6 baseline
2024
646
Age 6 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)
100
% of age 4–6 baseline
2024
647
Age 7
45.8
% of age 4–6 baseline
2024
295
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 639 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
If a MINI GT fails, does it fail again?
18.8% of MINI GTs that failed an MOT failed the next one too, against 12.1% after a pass (2019–2024, n = 80).
Repeat after fail: 18.8 vs 12.1. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
MINI GT: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Repeat after fail
18.8
%
12.1
2019–2024
80
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 639 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
Which MINI GT faults come together?
On MINI GTs, tyres and visibility failures turn up together 3.4 times as often as chance would predict (2024, n = 26).
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Visibility (seen together; too few for a multiplier)
10
tests with both
2024
10
Brakes + Visibility (seen together; too few for a multiplier)
10
tests with both
2024
10
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Tyres (seen together; too few for a multiplier)
7
tests with both
2024
7
Brakes + Tyres (seen together; too few for a multiplier)
6
tests with both
2024
6
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 639 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
What does a MINI GT cost to run in a fleet?
Of every 100 MINI GTs tested at age 6, about 14 failed the MOT first time (rough estimate); at age 7, about 13 (rough estimate). These are one-year rates for different cars tested in the same year, not a fleet followed over time (2024).
MINI GT: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Age 6 (rough estimate: 344 tests, 95% interval 10.4–17.7%)
13.7
% fail first time
2024
344
Age 7 (rough estimate: 295 tests, 95% interval 9.5–17.2%)
12.9
% fail first time
2024
295
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 639 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
Does the month of a MINI GT MOT matter?
MINI GTs fail first time most in April (19.2%, against 29.8% for all cars that month) and least in November (9.0%) (2024, n = 639).
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MINI GT MOT: quick answers
What is the MINI GT first-time MOT pass rate?
86.7% of first attempts passed in 2024 (639 tests). Retests after repair are excluded; cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) are shown separately.
Why does this number differ from other sites?
Other sites may count retests or all attempts. This page uses 639 primary tests: 13.3% failed first time and 90.1% passed when cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) count as passes. The age-adjusted MOT Risk Index 71 is shown separately.