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MINI Cooper MOT Results

79.1% pass rate
from 91 tests in 2021
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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 Cooper is unusually good or bad.

  • 11% fail on Brakes
    • 8.8% fail on Brake performance
      • 4.4% fail on Service brake performance
        • 4.4% fail on Rbt
          • 4.4% fail on Service brake performance
      • 4.4% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 4.4% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 2.2% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 2.2% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.1% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt
          • 1.1% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
    • 1.1% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 1.1% fail on Pedal
    • 1.1% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 1.1% fail on Master cylinder
    • 1.1% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.1% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 1.1% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 1.1% fail on Master cylinder/servo mounting
  • 7.7% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 3.3% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.3% fail on Headlamp
    • 3.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.2% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (6 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 3.3% fail on Direction indicators
      • 3.3% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.2% fail on All direction indicators
        • 1.1% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 1.1% fail on Position lamps
      • 1.1% fail on All position lamps
    • 1.1% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.1% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
  • 7.7% fail on Suspension
    • 3.3% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.1% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 1.1% fail on Sub-frames
      • 1.1% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.1% fail on Other suspension component
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint
    • 1.1% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 1.1% fail on Other components
    • 1.1% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 6.6% fail on Visibility
    • 5.5% fail on Wipers
    • 3.3% fail on Washers
  • 5.5% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 2.2% fail on Exhaust system
    • 2.2% fail on Transmission
      • 2.2% fail on Drive shafts
        • 1.1% fail on Drive shaft
        • 1.1% fail on Joints
    • 1.1% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.1% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
  • 2.2% fail on Steering
    • 1.1% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.1% fail on Track rod end
    • 1.1% fail on Steering play
      • 1.1% fail on Steering rack
  • 1.1% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.1% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.1% fail on Requirements
  • 1.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 1.1% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 1.1% fail on Engine oil leaks
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