Mini John Cooper: common problems, APK failures and recalls
There are 2,567 Mini John Cooper cars registered in the Netherlands, first registered between 2008 and 2024.
In a sample of 396 cars, 42.9% had at least one defect at an APK inspection since 2024, less often than average (51.5% across all models).
The most common defect is tyre pressure incorrect (10.9% of inspected cars).
0.6% have an odometer reading the RDW marks as illogical, a sign of a rolled-back odometer.
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Most common APK defects
| Defect | Cars |
|---|---|
| Tyre pressure incorrect | 10.9% |
| Dipped beam incorrectly aimed | 9.8% |
| Tyre tread depth insufficient | 7.3% |
| Tyre damaged | 5.1% |
| Number plate light not working (properly) / missing | 5.1% |
| Wipers give insufficient visibility | 3.5% |
| Engine mount rubber torn through / bonding fully loose | 2.8% |
| Tyre pressures on one axle unequal | 1.8% |
| Tyre bulging | 1.5% |
| Brake light not working (properly) | 1.3% |
Share of 396 sampled cars (first registered 2012–2021) with this defect at an APK inspection since 2024. RDW Open Data: Geconstateerde Gebreken.
Common advisories
| Tyre(s) with tread depth of 1.6 to 2.5 mm | 14.1% |
| Mechanical brake parts show wear | 3% |
| Shock absorber leaking | 1.3% |
Advisories are noted at the APK but are not a failure.
Fleet figures
| Registered in the Netherlands | 2,567 |
| Open recall (not yet fixed) | 0% |
| Illogical odometer reading | 0.6% |
| Used as a taxi | 0% |
| First registered | 2008 to 2024 |
All Mini John Cooper passenger cars in the RDW register, 2026-10-06.
Questions
How often does the Mini John Cooper fail the APK?
In a sample of 396 cars first registered 2012–2021, 42.9% had at least one defect at an APK inspection since 2024, against 51.5% across all models.
What are common problems with the Mini John Cooper?
The most common APK defects are: tyre pressure incorrect (10.9%), dipped beam incorrectly aimed (9.8%), tyre tread depth insufficient (7.3%).
Does the Mini John Cooper have recalls?
No recalls are registered with the RDW for this model.
Other Mini models
Source: RDW Open Data (Gekentekende voertuigen, Geconstateerde Gebreken, Terugroepacties), CC0. Model grouping by Factline from RDW trade names. AI agents: factline.dev/llms.txt.