2013 MINI Mini (R60) — MOT failures & pass rate
1,225 MOT tests on the 2013 MINI Mini (R60) are in this dataset, and 85.9% of them passed. That is 5.9 percentage points better than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 20.1%. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, tyres and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (7.8%) and tyres (6.1%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, position lamp and tread depth — headlamp aim alone was recorded 49 times.
A 90-120k example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 17.2% versus 0.0%.
Split by fuel, petrol examples fail 1.6pp more often than diesel ones (14.9% vs 13.3%) — worth weighing if you have a choice.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 26.5% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 12.4% of tests failed in 2021 against 17.7% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 7.8% | 95 |
| 2 | Tyres | 6.1% | 75 |
| 3 | Visibility | 2.5% | 31 |
| 4 | Suspension | 2.5% | 30 |
| 5 | Brakes | 2.5% | 30 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 1.9% | 23 |
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 | 49 |
| 2 | Position lamp | 45 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 31 |
| 4 | Washers | 24 |
| 5 | Brake pads | 17 |
| 6 | Wipers | 14 |
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 | 26.5% | 324 |
| 2 | Brakes | 14.0% | 171 |
| 3 | Suspension | 10.9% | 133 |
| 4 | Other defects | 9.1% | 111 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 8.6% | 106 |
| 6 | Visibility | 3.3% | 40 |
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 | 36 | 0.0% |
| 30-60k | 416 | 11.1% |
| 60-90k | 540 | 15.7% |
| 90-120k | 204 | 17.2% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 624 | 14.9% |
| Diesel | 601 | 13.3% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 250 | 12.4% |
| 2022 | 242 | 11.2% |
| 2023 | 253 | 15.0% |
| 2024 | 237 | 14.3% |
| 2025 | 243 | 17.7% |
What to check before buying a 2013 Mini (R60)
On a 2013 Mini (R60), lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 7.8% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (7.8% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Tyres (6.1% 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 (2.5% 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 2013 MINI Mini (R60)s pass their MOT?
85.9% of the 1,225 2013 MINI Mini (R60) MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 14.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2013 MINI Mini (R60)?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 7.8% of tests, followed by tyres (6.1%).
Does the 2013 Mini (R60) get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 0.0% in the 0-30k band to 17.2% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,225 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.