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Austin Mini MOT Results

76.5% pass rate
from 831 tests in 2021
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.

  • 12% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 3.2% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.1% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.12% fail on Dipswitch
    • 2.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.24% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.3% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.3% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.1% fail on All direction indicators
        • 1.1% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.24% fail on Side repeaters
    • 2.2% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 2.2% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 2.0% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.12% fail on Switch
    • 1.7% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.4% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.96% fail on Horn
      • 0.36% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.12% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 1.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.60% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.36% fail on Main beam tell-tale
      • 0.24% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.36% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.24% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.12% fail on All position lamps
      • 0.12% fail on Switch
    • 0.12% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.12% fail on Switch
  • 8.2% fail on Brakes
    • 7.0% fail on Brake performance
      • 5.1% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (71% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 5.1% fail on Rbt (sp) (77% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 3.0% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 2.6% fail on Service brake performance (110% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 3.0% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 3.0% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 2.8% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.6% fail on Rbt
          • 2.4% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.24% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.12% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.12% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.96% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.96% fail on Rbt
          • 0.60% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.60% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.12% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.72% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.72% fail on Pedal
    • 0.72% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.36% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.24% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.12% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.12% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.24% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.24% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.24% fail on Cable
        • 0.12% fail on Clevis joint
    • 0.12% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.12% fail on Lever
    • 0.12% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.12% fail on Master cylinder
    • 0.12% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.12% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.12% fail on Master cylinder/servo mounting
  • 7.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (78% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 7.8% fail on Exhaust emissions (98% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 7.7% fail on Spark ignition (110% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 7.1% fail on Non catalyst emissions (130% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.36% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.24% fail on Catalyst emissions
      • 0.12% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.12% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.12% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.12% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 7.0% fail on Suspension
    • 2.8% fail on Sub-frames (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (6 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.84% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (15 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.12% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 2.3% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.9% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.7% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.72% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.36% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.36% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.12% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.12% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.84% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.60% fail on Ball joint (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.36% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.12% fail on Suspension rod
      • 0.12% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.12% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.12% fail on Shock absorbers
  • 6.7% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 2.3% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.4% fail on Transmission
      • 1.3% fail on Drive shafts
        • 1.2% fail on Joints
        • 0.12% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.12% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.12% fail on Joints
    • 1.3% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.3% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
      • 0.12% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.12% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 1.2% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.48% fail on Hose
      • 0.36% fail on Tank
      • 0.36% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.72% fail on Seats
      • 0.48% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.36% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.36% fail on Floor
    • 0.24% fail on Chassis
      • 0.24% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.24% fail on Body
      • 0.12% fail on Panel
      • 0.12% fail on Pillar
      • 0.12% fail on Other body component
    • 0.12% fail on Doors
      • 0.12% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.12% fail on Door condition
    • 0.12% fail on Cabs
      • 0.12% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 5.8% fail on Visibility
    • 3.5% fail on Washers
    • 2.8% fail on Wipers
    • 0.36% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.24% fail on View to rear
      • 0.24% fail on Mirrors
  • 2.9% fail on Steering
    • 1.1% fail on Steering gear
      • 1.1% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.96% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.72% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.12% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.12% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.60% fail on Steering column (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.36% fail on Steering wheel
  • 1.3% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.3% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.1% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.12% fail on Attachment
      • 0.12% fail on Condition
  • 1.2% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.1% fail on Registration plates
    • 0.12% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
  • 1.2% fail on Tyres
    • 0.72% fail on Condition
    • 0.60% fail on Tread depth
  • 0.24% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.24% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.24% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.12% fail on Condition
    • 0.12% fail on Attachment