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Mini Hardtop ReliabilityAll Years Ranked (2016–2023)

Side-by-side AutoScores, risk levels, and owner-cost projections for every Mini Hardtop we've analyzed. Identify the best years to buy, the ones to avoid, and the problems that follow the Hardtop across generations.

Average AutoScore

82/100

Best Year

2016 Mini Hardtop

Score 83

Weakest Year

2023 Mini Hardtop

Score 82

Every Mini Hardtop Ranked

Sorted by AutoScore. Each link opens the full year-specific report.

2016 Mini HardtopMODERATEGrade B

A spirited, more reliable MINI that still requires diligent, premium-priced maintenance to truly shine.

Top risks: Electrical System & Sensors · Cooling System · Interior & Trim

2023 Mini HardtopLOW RISKGrade B

A spirited and well-built compact, demanding a premium for its character and performance, with a few predictable quirks.

Top risks: Infotainment & Electrical Systems · Suspension Components · Cooling System (Long Term)

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Best Hardtop Years to Buy

2016 Mini Hardtop83 2023 Mini Hardtop82

All scores follow our 7-factor methodology.

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