# MINI Challenge MOT reliability: pass rate and common failures | RegFlags

The MINI Challenge passes its MOT first time 87% of the time, from 193 MOT tests. See pass rates by year, common failures and typical mileage.

- First-time MOT pass rate: 87%
- MOT tests analysed: 193 (DVSA anonymised MOT data, 2025)
- Most common failure area: Wheels & tyres
- Licensed in Great Britain: 182 (2026 Q2)

## By year of first use and fuel

| Year | Fuel | MOT tests | First-time pass rate |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2016 | Petrol | 1 (very few mots) | 100% |
| 2015 | Petrol | 192 | 87% |

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