2017 MINI Gt — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 1,596 MOT tests, the 2017 MINI Gt recorded a 91.7% pass rate. Against all cars of a similar age (12.7% fail rate), the 2017 Gt comes out 4.4pp better. Failures cluster in tyres, visibility and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (4.1%) and visibility (3.7%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, headlamp aim and tread depth — wipers alone was recorded 63 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 6.6% in the 0-30k band and 14.9% in the 60-90k band, a 8.3-point spread — more than double.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 21.5% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 5.9% of tests failed in 2021 against 9.2% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 4.1% | 65 |
| 2 | Visibility | 3.7% | 59 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 2.7% | 43 |
| 4 | Brakes | 1.4% | 23 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 1.0% | 16 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.3% | 5 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 63 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 32 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 26 |
| 4 | Brake pads | 24 |
| 5 | Position lamp | 14 |
| 6 | Catalyst emissions | 12 |
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 | 21.5% | 343 |
| 2 | Brakes | 7.8% | 124 |
| 3 | Visibility | 5.2% | 83 |
| 4 | Other defects | 5.0% | 80 |
| 5 | Road wheels | 1.8% | 28 |
| 6 | Suspension | 1.6% | 25 |
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 | 621 | 6.6% |
| 30-60k | 794 | 8.1% |
| 60-90k | 161 | 14.9% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 304 | 5.9% |
| 2022 | 325 | 7.4% |
| 2023 | 333 | 9.3% |
| 2024 | 318 | 9.4% |
| 2025 | 316 | 9.2% |
What to check before buying a 2017 Gt
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: tyres accounted for 4.1% of tests. Start there.
- Tyres (4.1% 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.
- Visibility (3.7% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (2.7% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£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 2017 MINI Gts pass their MOT?
91.7% of the 1,596 2017 MINI Gt MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 8.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2017 MINI Gt?
Tyres, recorded in 4.1% of tests, followed by visibility (3.7%).
Does the 2017 Gt get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.6% in the 0-30k band to 14.9% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,596 MOT tests. 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.