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Austin Mini MOT Results

72.0% pass rate
from 1,173 tests in 2020
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 Austin Mini is unusually good or bad.

  • 14% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 3.4% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.2% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.26% fail on Dipswitch
    • 3.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.34% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.0% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 3.0% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 2.7% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.51% fail on Switch
    • 2.6% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.6% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.8% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.60% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.17% fail on Side repeaters
    • 2.3% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.2% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.9% fail on Horn
      • 0.51% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.17% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 2.0% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.4% fail on Position lamps
      • 1.0% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.34% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.77% fail on Hazard warning (160% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.77% fail on Switch (160% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.17% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
      • 0.085% fail on Main beam tell-tale
  • 11% fail on Brakes
    • 10% fail on Brake performance (40% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 6.5% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (120% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 6.3% fail on Rbt (sp) (120% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 4.1% fail on Service brake imbalance (100% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 3.3% fail on Service brake performance (170% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.085% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.085% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.085% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 5.5% fail on Service brake performance (64% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 5.4% fail on Rbt (67% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 4.8% fail on Service brake performance (81% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 0.77% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.17% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.085% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.085% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.085% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.085% fail on Service brake performance
      • 4.2% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 3.9% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.26% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 1.7% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.7% fail on Rbt
          • 1.3% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.43% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.085% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.68% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.60% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.43% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.34% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.34% fail on Cable
      • 0.085% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.085% fail on Brake pads
    • 0.34% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.34% fail on Pedal
    • 0.17% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.17% fail on Valves
    • 0.17% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.17% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.085% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.085% fail on Servos
    • 0.085% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.085% fail on Lever
    • 0.085% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.085% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.085% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings
  • 8.3% fail on Suspension
    • 3.2% fail on Suspension arms (74% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.85% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.51% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.17% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 2.0% fail on Sub-frames (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.60% fail on Sub-frame (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Pins and bushes (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.9% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.6% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (47% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Other suspension component (190% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Ball joint (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.085% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.51% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.26% fail on Springs
      • 0.17% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.085% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.085% fail on Mounting
      • 0.085% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.17% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.085% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.085% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.085% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.085% fail on Suspension unit
  • 8.3% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 3.6% fail on Transmission (160% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 3.4% fail on Drive shafts (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 3.4% fail on Joints (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.17% fail on Joints
    • 1.8% fail on Integral vehicle structure (80% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
      • 0.085% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 1.7% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.94% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.34% fail on Pipe
      • 0.34% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.26% fail on Hose
      • 0.085% fail on Tank
    • 0.68% fail on Floor (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.60% fail on Seats
      • 0.51% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.17% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.51% fail on Chassis
      • 0.51% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.26% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.26% fail on Bracket (10 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Doors
      • 0.26% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.085% fail on Door condition
        • 0.085% fail on Catch
        • 0.085% fail on Hinge
    • 0.085% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.085% fail on Towbar
      • 0.085% fail on Vehicle structure
    • 0.085% fail on Body
      • 0.085% fail on Other body component
    • 0.085% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.085% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 7.0% fail on Visibility
    • 4.5% fail on Washers
    • 3.2% fail on Wipers
    • 0.34% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.26% fail on View to rear
      • 0.26% fail on Mirrors
  • 6.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (52% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 6.0% fail on Exhaust emissions (63% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 6.0% fail on Spark ignition (78% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 5.6% fail on Non catalyst emissions (100% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.17% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.60% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.43% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.17% fail on Other leaks
  • 5.4% fail on Steering (39% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Steering gear (120% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Steering rack (150% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.6% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.34% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.17% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.085% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.085% fail on Steering arm
    • 0.34% fail on Steering column
    • 0.26% fail on Steering play
      • 0.26% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.17% fail on Steering wheel
  • 1.4% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.4% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.1% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.34% fail on Condition
      • 0.085% fail on Attachment
  • 1.3% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.2% fail on Registration plates
    • 0.085% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
  • 1.3% fail on Tyres
    • 0.60% fail on Condition
    • 0.60% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.085% fail on Size/type
  • 0.17% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.17% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.17% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.085% fail on Condition
    • 0.085% fail on Attachment
  • 0.085% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.085% fail on Anchorages