MINI Cooper: tyres MOT failures
Of the 1,603,235 MINI Cooper MOT tests in this dataset, 5.2% recorded at least one tyres failure. It shows up most on 2008 and 2022 cars.
Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair cost: £50–£120 per tyre (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Tyres failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 4,429 | 5.1% |
| 2006 | 4,635 | 5.2% |
| 2007 | 8,353 | 5.1% |
| 2008 | 6,998 | 5.7% |
| 2009 | 7,513 | 5.3% |
| 2010 | 10,047 | 5.0% |
| 2011 | 19,362 | 5.5% |
| 2012 | 53,362 | 5.3% |
| 2013 | 89,497 | 5.1% |
| 2014 | 140,445 | 5.6% |
| 2015 | 190,859 | 5.4% |
| 2016 | 200,264 | 5.4% |
| 2017 | 207,231 | 5.2% |
| 2018 | 221,468 | 4.8% |
| 2019 | 203,026 | 4.7% |
| 2020 | 110,181 | 5.1% |
| 2021 | 75,657 | 5.6% |
| 2022 | 39,540 | 5.8% |
| 2023 | 1,879 | 3.0% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.