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MINI 1000 MOT Results

67.7% pass rate
from 6,144 tests in 2021
(23% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
Number of tests by age
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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for pre-1990 cars and highlighted areas where the MINI 1000 is unusually good or bad.

  • 16% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (24% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 4.6% fail on Headlamp aim (29% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 4.2% fail on Headlamp aim (28% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.46% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 4.3% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (84% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 4.3% fail on Rear fog lamp (84% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 4.3% fail on Rear fog lamp (85% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 3.7% fail on Direction indicators (30% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 3.7% fail on Flashing type (30% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 1.9% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 1.2% fail on All direction indicators (130% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.68% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.033% fail on Switch
      • 0.016% fail on Semaphore
        • 0.016% fail on Arm
    • 3.3% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.3% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.081% fail on Dipswitch
      • 0.016% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 2.4% fail on Electrical equipment (33% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Horn (59% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Electrical wiring (180% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Battery(ies) (58% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.6% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (30% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.78% fail on Hazard warning (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.78% fail on Switch (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.73% fail on Mandatory tell-tales (100% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.55% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale (110% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Main beam tell-tale
    • 0.18% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.081% fail on Switch
      • 0.065% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.033% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.049% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 11% fail on Suspension (52% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 3.9% fail on Suspension arms (120% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Pins and bushes (81% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.83% fail on Ball joint dust cover (51% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Suspension arm (120% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 3.2% fail on Sub-frames (6 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.72% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (12 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.70% fail on Sub-frame (7 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.46% fail on Pins and bushes (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Ball joint
    • 2.8% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 2.5% fail on Wheel bearings (78% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Other suspension component (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Ball joint (8 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.46% fail on Ball joint dust cover (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.11% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.60% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.26% fail on Suspension rods (100% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.098% fail on Suspension rod (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.081% fail on Ball joint dust cover (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.049% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.033% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.049% fail on Springs (93% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.049% fail on Bonded suspension units (15 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.049% fail on Bonded suspension unit (15 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.049% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.033% fail on Operation
      • 0.016% fail on Suspension unit
    • 0.033% fail on Axles (91% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.033% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (83% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.016% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.016% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 11% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (150% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 11% fail on Exhaust emissions (180% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 11% fail on Spark ignition (190% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 9.8% fail on Non catalyst emissions (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.60% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.44% fail on Catalyst emissions
      • 0.13% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.065% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.016% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.016% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.016% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.016% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.016% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.44% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.36% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.065% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.016% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.016% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 11% fail on Brakes (25% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 9.3% fail on Brake performance (37% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 5.6% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (91% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 5.6% fail on Rbt (sp) (95% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 3.7% fail on Service brake imbalance (84% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 2.7% fail on Service brake performance (110% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.033% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.033% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.033% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 4.0% fail on Service brake performance (33% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 3.9% fail on Rbt (34% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 3.4% fail on Service brake performance (38% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 0.68% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.065% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.049% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.016% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.016% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.016% fail on Service brake performance
      • 3.8% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (41% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 3.8% fail on Rbt (sp) (50% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.049% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (73% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.016% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 1.3% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt
          • 1.1% fail on Parking brake performance (45% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 0.24% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.049% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.033% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.016% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.24% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 1.0% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (95% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.96% fail on Pedal (140% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.098% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.83% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.52% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.37% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (170% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on Cable (160% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.065% fail on Pivot (7 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.049% fail on Lever
        • 0.033% fail on Clevis joint
        • 0.016% fail on Linkage
      • 0.11% fail on Brake discs and drums (63% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.098% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.016% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.033% fail on Brake linings and pads (90% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.033% fail on Brake pads (90% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.44% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.34% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.23% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
      • 0.11% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.24% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.11% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.049% fail on Master cylinder
      • 0.049% fail on Valves
      • 0.033% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.20% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.20% fail on Lever
    • 0.13% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.098% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.065% fail on Master cylinder/servo mounting
        • 0.016% fail on Actuating linkage mounting
        • 0.016% fail on Other braking system component
      • 0.033% fail on Other components
    • 0.033% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.033% fail on Leaks
      • 0.016% fail on Pressure/vacuum build up
      • 0.016% fail on Servos
  • 7.9% fail on Body, chassis, structure (25% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Transmission (120% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Drive shafts (170% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 2.8% fail on Joints (180% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.033% fail on Drive shaft
        • 0.016% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.098% fail on Prop shafts (67% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.098% fail on Joints
    • 1.5% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.4% fail on Integral vehicle structure (41% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (34% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.098% fail on Sub-frame (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.049% fail on Sub-frame condition
        • 0.049% fail on Strengthening plate (8 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Seats (75% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.88% fail on Driver's seat (83% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.52% fail on Passenger's seat (96% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.70% fail on Chassis
      • 0.68% fail on Chassis condition
      • 0.016% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.68% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.33% fail on Pipe
      • 0.15% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.13% fail on Hose
      • 0.065% fail on System
      • 0.033% fail on Tank
    • 0.33% fail on Floor (100% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on Engine mounting (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Engine mounting condition (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.049% fail on Bracket
    • 0.29% fail on Doors
      • 0.16% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.16% fail on Door condition
      • 0.15% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.098% fail on Door condition
        • 0.033% fail on Pillar (13 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.016% fail on Hinge
    • 0.16% fail on Body
      • 0.081% fail on Panel
      • 0.033% fail on Body condition
      • 0.033% fail on Other body component
      • 0.016% fail on Mounting fixings
    • 0.065% fail on Cabs
      • 0.065% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.033% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.016% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.016% fail on Other boot lid component
  • 7.1% fail on Visibility
    • 4.5% fail on Washers
    • 3.2% fail on Wipers (29% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on View to rear (100% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Mirrors (110% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.016% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.016% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.016% fail on Windscreen
  • 5.2% fail on Steering (44% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Steering gear (160% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 2.9% fail on Steering rack (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.033% fail on Operation
    • 1.8% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.4% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.16% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.13% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.065% fail on Drag link end (77% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.049% fail on Intermediate drop arm
      • 0.033% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.033% fail on Other components
        • 0.016% fail on Steering component
        • 0.016% fail on Steering linkage
    • 0.41% fail on Steering column (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Steering wheel (120% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Steering play
      • 0.21% fail on Steering rack (150% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.033% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.016% fail on Power steering
      • 0.016% fail on Other components
  • 1.5% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.5% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.88% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.31% fail on Condition
      • 0.18% fail on Attachment
      • 0.098% fail on Requirements
  • 1.4% fail on Tyres
    • 0.85% fail on Condition
    • 0.57% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.049% fail on Size/type
  • 1.0% fail on Identification of the vehicle (64% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.91% fail on Registration plates (54% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.098% fail on Vehicle Identification Number (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
  • 0.23% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.15% fail on Attachment
    • 0.065% fail on Condition
    • 0.016% fail on Hubs
  • 0.15% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.15% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.033% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.033% fail on Anchorages