2010 MINI Mini (R60) — MOT failures & pass rate
6,561 MOT tests on the 2010 MINI Mini (R60) are in this dataset, and 83.0% of them passed. All cars of a similar age fail 24.3% of the time, so this is 7.4pp better than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, tyres and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: lighting & signalling, recorded in 11.0% of tests against 4.7% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are position lamp, headlamp aim and tread depth — position lamp alone was recorded 380 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 18.2% versus 8.3%.
Fuel type barely separates them — diesel fails 16.6% of the time against 17.3% for petrol.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 25.6% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 16.5% of tests failed in 2021 against 19.9% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 11.0% | 721 |
| 2 | Tyres | 4.7% | 311 |
| 3 | Visibility | 3.8% | 250 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 3.6% | 238 |
| 5 | Brakes | 3.5% | 229 |
| 6 | Suspension | 3.3% | 218 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Position lamp | 380 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 308 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 164 |
| 4 | Washers | 163 |
| 5 | Catalyst emissions | 142 |
| 6 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 124 |
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 | 25.6% | 1,679 |
| 2 | Brakes | 17.3% | 1,132 |
| 3 | Suspension | 14.6% | 956 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 13.2% | 866 |
| 5 | Other defects | 9.9% | 647 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 7.9% | 521 |
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 | 144 | 8.3% |
| 30-60k | 940 | 11.5% |
| 60-90k | 2,631 | 15.7% |
| 90-120k | 2,081 | 20.1% |
| 120-150k | 617 | 21.9% |
| 150k+ | 148 | 18.2% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 3,925 | 17.3% |
| Diesel | 2,636 | 16.6% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,401 | 16.5% |
| 2022 | 1,364 | 14.6% |
| 2023 | 1,333 | 16.7% |
| 2024 | 1,280 | 17.7% |
| 2025 | 1,183 | 19.9% |
What to check before buying a 2010 Mini (R60)
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 11.0% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (11.0% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Tyres (4.7% 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 (3.8% 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 2010 MINI Mini (R60)s pass their MOT?
83.0% of the 6,561 2010 MINI Mini (R60) MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 17.0% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2010 MINI Mini (R60)?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 11.0% of tests, followed by tyres (4.7%).
Does the 2010 Mini (R60) get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 8.3% in the 0-30k band to 18.2% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 6,561 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.