2022 Mini Cooper S Electric Level 3 — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 2,270 MOT tests analysed for the 2022 Mini Cooper S Electric Level 3, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, lighting & signalling and visibility. Its pass rate of 92.3% was in line with the average for cars of a similar age (91.7%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 7.0% | 158 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 1.8% | 40 |
| 3 | Visibility | 1.3% | 29 |
| 4 | Other defects | 0.4% | 9 |
| 5 | Road wheels | 0.2% | 5 |
| 6 | Brakes | 0.1% | 2 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 61 |
| 2 | Wipers | 18 |
| 3 | Washers | 18 |
| 4 | Registration plates | 13 |
| 5 | Tread depth | 11 |
| 6 | Reversing lamps | 4 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 22.6% | 514 |
| 2 | Other defects | 3.2% | 73 |
| 3 | Visibility | 2.3% | 53 |
| 4 | Road wheels | 1.9% | 44 |
| 5 | Brakes | 0.8% | 18 |
| 6 | Steering | 0.1% | 3 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 2,066 | 7.3% |
| 30-60k | 197 | 12.7% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 113 | 7.1% |
| 2025 | 2,157 | 7.8% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Cooper S Electric Level 3
Before buying a 2022 Mini Cooper S Electric Level 3, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 7.0% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (7.0% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Lighting & signalling (1.8% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (1.3% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2022 Mini Cooper S Electric Level 3s pass their MOT?
92.3% of the 2,270 2022 Mini Cooper S Electric Level 3 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 7.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Mini Cooper S Electric Level 3?
Tyres, recorded in 7.0% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (1.8%).
Does the 2022 Cooper S Electric Level 3 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.3% in the 0-30k band to 12.7% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 2,270 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.