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MINI Cooper S MOT Results

91.8% pass rate
from 97 tests in 2021
(72% better than other pre-1990 cars)
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 S is unusually good or bad.

  • 3.1% fail on Brakes
    • 2.1% fail on Brake performance
      • 2.1% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.1% fail on Rbt
          • 2.1% fail on Service brake performance
      • 2.1% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 2.1% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 2.1% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.0% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 1.0% fail on Rbt (sp)
    • 1.0% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 1.0% fail on Pedal
  • 3.1% fail on Steering
    • 2.1% fail on Steering gear
      • 2.1% fail on Steering rack
    • 1.0% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.0% fail on Track rod end
  • 3.1% fail on Visibility
    • 3.1% fail on Wipers
    • 1.0% fail on Washers
  • 2.1% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (84% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.0% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.0% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 1.0% fail on Horn
  • 2.1% fail on Suspension
    • 1.0% fail on Sub-frames
      • 1.0% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.0% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 1.0% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 1.0% fail on Exhaust system