2022 MINI John Cooper Works — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2022 MINI John Cooper Works passed 93.1% of its 2,859 recorded MOT tests. That is effectively the same as superminis of a similar age (6.8% fail rate), so the MOT record here is unremarkable in either direction. Failures cluster in tyres, lighting & signalling and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: tyres, recorded in 5.3% of tests against 0.8% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are tread depth, headlamp aim and registration plates — tread depth alone was recorded 28 times.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 14.4% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 5.3% | 153 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 0.8% | 23 |
| 3 | Visibility | 0.7% | 19 |
| 4 | Brakes | 0.6% | 16 |
| 5 | Other defects | 0.4% | 11 |
| 6 | Road wheels | 0.2% | 6 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tread depth | 28 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 25 |
| 3 | Registration plates | 21 |
| 4 | Wipers | 15 |
| 5 | Brake pads | 15 |
| 6 | Washers | 5 |
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 | 14.4% | 411 |
| 2 | Brakes | 5.4% | 155 |
| 3 | Visibility | 3.0% | 87 |
| 4 | Other defects | 2.7% | 78 |
| 5 | Road wheels | 0.5% | 14 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.2% | 6 |
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 | 2,409 | 6.6% |
| 30-60k | 441 | 8.8% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 204 | 6.4% |
| 2025 | 2,653 | 6.9% |
What to check before buying a 2022 John Cooper Works
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: tyres accounted for 5.3% of tests. Start there.
- Tyres (5.3% 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 (0.8% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (0.7% 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.
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 John Cooper Workss pass their MOT?
93.1% of the 2,859 2022 MINI John Cooper Works MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 6.9% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 MINI John Cooper Works?
Tyres, recorded in 5.3% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (0.8%).
Does the 2022 John Cooper Works get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.6% in the 0-30k band to 8.8% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 2,859 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.