Petrol MINI Paceman: MOT pass rate
87.7% of petrol MINI Pacemans pass the MOT first time, measured across 4,226 DVSA tests on that fuel type alone. Average mileage at test was 57,697.
Petrol against the other MINI Paceman versions
| Fuel | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 87.7% | 4,226 |
| Diesel | 85.9% | 3,712 |
| All MINI Paceman | 86.9% | 7,938 |
Why the fuel type changes the number
Petrol cars avoid the DPF and emissions failures that catch diesels, and usually fail on the same consumables as any other car.
On the MINI Paceman specifically, petrol is the strongest at 87.7%, and this petrol version sits 0.8 points above the 86.9% model average.
What it means if you are buying one
There is little to choose between fuel types on this model, so decide on running costs and mileage rather than MOT record. Check the exact car, decode the VIN and check the mileage before you bid.
Mileage is part of the answer
The average petrol MINI Paceman had covered 57,697 miles at test, against 72,108 for the diesel. That is around average, so condition and service history will tell you more than the odometer does.
Fuel type and mileage are tangled together: diesels are usually bought by higher-mileage drivers, so some of any gap between fuels is the miles rather than the engine. The per-year figures on the MINI Paceman page separate age from fuel if you want to isolate one.
Other MINI Paceman fuel types
- Diesel MINI Paceman - 85.9%