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MINI Paceman reliability by build year

Coverage 2013-20161 named generationSUVDIESEL / PETROL
At a glance

MINI Paceman built around 2015: fails its MOT less often than average

MINI Pacemans built around 2015 fail their MOT less often than similar cars the same age.

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Key figure

16% of MOT tests on MINI Pacemans built around 2015 ended in a fail (retests included), against 23% for similar cars the same age.

Most common issue

The most common MOT issue on MINI Pacemans built around 2015 involves the tyres.

Before you view it

What to check before viewing

The MINI Paceman's most common MOT issues, turned into things to ask about or look for.

Brake discs

High priority

Ask for the date and mileage of the last disc replacement; visually check for a deep wear lip and rust pitting on each disc.

Brake pads

High priority

Ask when the pads were last replaced and check the warning-light history.

Brake pipes and hoses

High priority

Look under the car for corrosion or chafing on the rigid brake pipes near the rear axle.

Tyres

Worth checking

Check tread depth across the full width on all four; uneven wear suggests alignment or suspension issues.

Vehicle-specific check

Worth checking

Check the car’s number plate on MOT Wise to see its own MOT history and any recalls for its build years.

By build year

How build years differ

Fail rates have been steady over the last three years. Use the build-year guide below to separate newer build years from older ones.

Find your Paceman's generation

Each card below is a different generation. Select your year and we'll highlight the match.

Paceman R61

R61 (2013-2016)

Excellent
DIESELPETROL

13.3% fail rate, built around 2016 (9 years old)

Fails less often than the average car this age (about 1 in 5 MOTs, 20.8%)

From 1,971 MOT tests at this ageView details →
Pre

Older models (before 2005)

DIESELPETROL
119 MOT tests across all agesLimited data

Not sure which one you're looking at?

Match your build year to its generation, then see the fail rates for those build years of the MINI Paceman.

See every build year for the MINI Paceman

By age

MINI Paceman fail rate by age

This chart combines every MINI Paceman ever sold. It's good for the big picture. For one generation, scroll up to the build-year cards.

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rate
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
8 yearsbuilt around 2017
70715.1%
9 yearsbuilt around 2016
1,97113.3%
10 yearsbuilt around 2015
3,32515.8%
11 yearsbuilt around 2014
2,98217.3%
12 yearsbuilt around 2013
25116.3%

Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs. Highest fail rate at 11 years old.

All generations of this model

What goes wrong most often on 10-year-old MINI Pacemans

These issues come from 10-year-old MINI Pacemans, every generation combined.

All generations of this modelEnough data

Most common advisories and fails

In order of the share of MOT tests that recorded each one

  1. 1
    Advisory

    Tyre worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edge

    19.0%
    Advisory: 884Fail: 91 (9% of the times it was found)
  2. 2
    Advisory

    Tyre slightly damaged, cracking or perishing

    10.2%
    Advisory: 399Fail: 81 (17% of the times it was found)
  3. 3
    Advisory

    Brake pads wearing thin

    8.3%
    Advisory: 317Fail: 35 (10% of the times it was found)
  4. 4
    Advisory

    Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    7.7%
    Advisory: 356Fail: 6 (2% of the times it was found)
  5. 5
    Minor

    One of the number plate lights not working

    4.9%
    Advisory: 0Fail: 0 (0% of the times it was found)

Based on 3,325 MOT tests on 10-year-old MINI Pacemans, every generation combined.

All generations of this model

Issues that often appear together

The pairs seen most often when an MOT on 10-year-old MINI Pacemans notes problems with more than one part of the car.

Issues that often appear together on this model

All generations of this modelEnough data
  1. Brakes + Tyres35%
  2. Other + Tyres21%
  3. Brakes + Other16%
  4. Lighting + Tyres16%

Both were noted at the same test. That doesn't mean one caused the other.

Across 916 MOT tests on MINI Paceman cars built around 2015 (10 years old) where more than one part of the car was noted.

Still registered

How many are still registered, and recalls

How many of these are still registered in the UK, and what's been recalled across the model.

How many are still registered

94%of this model's cars first registered in 2014 to 2015 were still registered 10 years later

UK average for cars first registered in 2014 to 2015: 92% · About typical

The share still registered can reflect demand, the cost of repairs, exports, write-offs and how owners use the car. It isn't proof of how long the car lasts mechanically.

Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics (VEH0124).

Recall context

2 recalls in all

Both MINI Paceman recalls cover cars built in these years.

  • 1 Critical
  • 1 more

Top concerns

  • Risk of fire
  • Adaption measure for the emission control system R60 / R61 N47T

For the exact car, check GOV.UK's recall checker with the number plate.

Like-for-like

Other SUVs to compare

Other SUVs to compare

  1. 1

    Lexus NX

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    13%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    1.7%
    Dangerous
    4.2%
    Still registered at 10 years
    88.4%

    Lower fail rate: 13.0%, against 15.8% for the MINI Paceman, both built around 2015.

    2,671 MOT tests on cars built around 2015

  2. 2

    Land Rover Discovery

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    17.9%
    Still registered at 10 years
    91.1%

    No clear edge over the MINI Paceman on these figures.

    10 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    10,509 MOT tests on cars built around 2015

  3. 3

    Lexus RX

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    13%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    2.7%
    Dangerous
    3.8%
    Still registered at 10 years
    90.4%

    Lower fail rate: 13.0%, against 15.8% for the MINI Paceman, both built around 2015.

    1,622 MOT tests on cars built around 2015

  4. 4

    Porsche Macan

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    13.9%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    5%
    Dangerous
    2.5%
    Still registered at 10 years
    91.6%

    Fewer dangerous faults: 2.5%, against 5.6% for the MINI Paceman.

    3,003 MOT tests on cars built around 2015

Fail rate
= the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests.
Fail, no pass in 3 days
= the share of MOT tests that failed and still hadn't passed 3 days later. A fail that passed a retest within 3 days, even the same day, isn't counted.
Dangerous
= the share of MOT tests where the tester marked a fault as dangerous. It is against the law to drive the car until it is fixed.
Still registered at 10 years
= the share of cars still registered (taxed or declared off the road) 10 years after they were first registered.

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Built around 2015 (10 years old), the MINI Paceman across all generations combined fails MOTs noticeably less often than typical for this age. This is based on 3,325 10-year-old MOT tests from DVSA data. Each retest counts as a test.

These figures come from DVSA's MOT records. Across every MINI Paceman ever sold: 9,236 tests. The main figures are for cars built around 2015 (10 years old): 3,325 tests. They are a guide, not a guarantee. Always inspect the car or have a mechanic check it.