Does the MINI Roadster fail the MOT on visibility more than it should?
The MINI Roadster records 7.48 visibility failure items per 100 initial MOT tests (2019–2024), against 6.25 expected for a car of the same age mix: more than expected for its class and age (+1.23, 95% interval +0.81 to +1.65). It ranks 198 of 746 models on visibility (1 = most failures above expected).
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What exactly fails on visibility?
The most frequent DVSA defect wording in this group on the MINI Roadster is “Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen”, recorded 403 times in 2019–2024.
| DVSA defect wording | Items | Per 100 tests |
|---|---|---|
| Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 403 | 2.47 |
| Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 319 | 1.96 |
| Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 236 | 1.45 |
| Wiper blade defective | 222 | 1.36 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data (OGL v3.0) · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 16,292 (initial tests) · Method: failure items (major and minor) grouped by DVSA's defect tree; wordings with 30+ items · Updated: 30 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
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