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MINI 1000 MOT Results

65.9% pass rate
from 7,354 tests in 2020
(26% 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.

  • 18% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (35% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 5.0% fail on Headlamp aim (41% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 4.7% fail on Headlamp aim (42% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 4.7% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (100% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 4.7% fail on Rear fog lamp (100% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 4.6% fail on Rear fog lamp (100% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.49% fail on Switch (120% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 3.9% fail on Direction indicators (44% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 3.9% fail on Flashing type (44% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 2.2% fail on Individual direction indicators (34% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on All direction indicators (120% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.65% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.068% fail on Switch
    • 3.5% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.4% fail on Headlamp (18% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Dipswitch
      • 0.014% fail on Matched pair
    • 3.1% fail on Electrical equipment (34% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Horn (56% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Electrical wiring (170% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Battery(ies) (39% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.9% fail on Position lamps
      • 1.4% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.46% fail on All position lamps (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.054% fail on Switch
    • 1.5% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.3% fail on Hazard warning (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Switch (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.80% fail on Mandatory tell-tales (110% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.63% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale (120% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Main beam tell-tale
    • 0.082% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 14% fail on Suspension (68% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 4.4% fail on Suspension arms (140% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Pins and bushes (93% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Ball joint dust cover (87% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.12% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 4.3% fail on Sub-frames (7 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (7 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.94% fail on Sub-frame (8 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.78% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (13 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.57% fail on Pins and bushes (6 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (19% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Wheel bearings (130% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Other suspension component (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Ball joint (6 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Other suspension component (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.041% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.71% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.20% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.11% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.054% fail on Ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.014% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.068% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.027% fail on Suspension unit
      • 0.014% fail on Operation
      • 0.014% fail on Accumulator
      • 0.014% fail on Pipes
    • 0.027% fail on Axles (92% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Swivel joints/housing
      • 0.014% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.027% fail on Springs (96% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.014% fail on Coil spring
      • 0.014% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.027% fail on Anti-roll bars (96% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.014% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.014% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.014% fail on Macpherson strut
  • 12% fail on Brakes (28% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 10% fail on Brake performance (41% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 6.0% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (100% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 6.0% fail on Rbt (sp) (110% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 4.3% fail on Service brake imbalance (110% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 2.4% fail on Service brake performance (100% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.027% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 4.3% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (47% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 4.3% fail on Rbt (sp) (57% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.068% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (68% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 4.2% fail on Service brake performance (27% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 4.1% fail on Rbt (29% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 3.6% fail on Service brake performance (38% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 0.86% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.027% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.068% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.054% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.014% fail on Service brake performance (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.027% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.014% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.014% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.7% fail on Parking brake performance (40% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Rbt (44% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 1.4% fail on Parking brake performance (65% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 0.33% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.014% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.014% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.014% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.35% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.97% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (70% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.83% fail on Pedal (100% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.91% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.79% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.52% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (180% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.31% fail on Cable (180% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Clevis joint (7 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.068% fail on Linkage (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.054% fail on Pivot (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Brake linings and pads (64% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Brake pads (68% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.027% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.14% fail on Brake discs and drums (61% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.095% fail on Brake discs (66% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.041% fail on Brake drums
    • 0.45% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.30% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.23% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
      • 0.068% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.19% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.068% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.068% fail on Valves
      • 0.054% fail on Master cylinder
      • 0.014% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.19% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.14% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.082% fail on Master cylinder/servo mounting
        • 0.054% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings
        • 0.014% fail on Other braking system component
      • 0.054% fail on Other components
    • 0.16% fail on Parking brake control (56% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Lever (56% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.054% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.027% fail on Leaks
      • 0.027% fail on Servos
  • 11% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (160% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 11% fail on Exhaust emissions (190% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 10% fail on Spark ignition (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 9.2% fail on Non catalyst emissions (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.79% fail on Emissions not tested (120% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.53% fail on Catalyst emissions (98% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.054% fail on Compression ignition (82% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.027% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.014% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.014% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.014% fail on Pre 01/01/1980 visual
    • 0.83% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.68% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.12% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.027% fail on Transmission oil leaks
    • 0.027% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.027% fail on Sound deadening material
  • 9.7% fail on Body, chassis, structure (41% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Transmission (160% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 3.4% fail on Drive shafts (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 3.3% fail on Joints (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.014% fail on Drive shaft
        • 0.014% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.18% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.18% fail on Joints
    • 1.8% fail on Integral vehicle structure (86% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (79% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.082% fail on Sub-frame (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.068% fail on Sub-frame condition (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.014% fail on Strengthening plate
      • 0.027% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 1.8% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.5% fail on Seats (160% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Driver's seat (190% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.65% fail on Passenger's seat (150% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.98% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.37% fail on Pipe
      • 0.29% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.19% fail on Hose
      • 0.12% fail on System
      • 0.054% fail on Tank
    • 0.68% fail on Chassis (35% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.65% fail on Chassis condition (37% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.46% fail on Doors
      • 0.31% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.29% fail on Door condition
        • 0.014% fail on Pillar
        • 0.014% fail on Hinge
      • 0.22% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.14% fail on Door condition
        • 0.068% fail on Hinge (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.014% fail on Catch
    • 0.42% fail on Floor (110% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.30% fail on Body
      • 0.12% fail on Panel
      • 0.12% fail on Other body component
      • 0.041% fail on Body condition
      • 0.014% fail on Mounting fixings
    • 0.22% fail on Engine mounting (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Engine mounting condition (180% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Bracket (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.054% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.054% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.014% fail on Cabs
      • 0.014% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 7.6% fail on Visibility (19% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 4.9% fail on Washers
    • 3.4% fail on Wipers (37% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.42% fail on View to rear (140% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Mirrors (140% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.29% fail on Bonnet (100% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.041% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.041% fail on Windscreen
  • 6.0% fail on Steering (56% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Steering gear (200% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 3.6% fail on Steering rack (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.068% fail on Operation
    • 1.7% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.4% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.20% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.12% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.041% fail on Drag link end (85% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Other components
        • 0.014% fail on Steering component
        • 0.014% fail on Steering linkage
      • 0.014% fail on Steering arm
    • 0.50% fail on Steering column (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on Steering play
      • 0.31% fail on Steering rack (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.082% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.041% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.027% fail on Universal joint
      • 0.014% fail on Flexible coupling
  • 2.2% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (26% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Seat belts (26% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.50% fail on Condition
      • 0.20% fail on Requirements (110% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Attachment (110% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
  • 1.7% fail on Tyres
    • 0.87% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.80% fail on Condition
    • 0.082% fail on Size/type
  • 1.1% fail on Identification of the vehicle (59% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.97% fail on Registration plates (50% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Vehicle Identification Number (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
  • 0.30% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.29% fail on Attachment
    • 0.014% fail on Condition
  • 0.18% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.18% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.014% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.014% fail on Anchorages