Only two models, both sharing a B38 engine that has proven itself to be very reliable in both in those Minis and a few BMWs for nearly a decade now.
Mini has actually been consistently inside the top 10 since switching to its current engine and transmission in 2014. The models haven’t changed mechanically since then, and with the better part of 10 years to iron out smaller issues it makes sense that it scores high.
I owned a 2006 Cooper S that was an absolute train wreck reliability-wise, so I’m definitely not biased. Their rating genuinely makes sense here from a mechanical standpoint.
Only two models, both sharing a B38 engine that has proven itself to be very reliable in both in those Minis and a few BMWs for nearly a decade now.
Mini has actually been consistently inside the top 10 since switching to its current engine and transmission in 2014. The models haven’t changed mechanically since then, and with the better part of 10 years to iron out smaller issues it makes sense that it scores high.
I owned a 2006 Cooper S that was an absolute train wreck reliability-wise, so I’m definitely not biased. Their rating genuinely makes sense here from a mechanical standpoint.