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MINI 850 MOT Results

73.6% pass rate
from 72 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 850 is unusually good or bad.

  • 13% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.4% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 4.2% fail on Direction indicators
      • 4.2% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.8% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 1.4% fail on All direction indicators
    • 2.8% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.8% fail on Headlamp
    • 2.8% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.4% fail on Position lamps
      • 1.4% fail on All position lamps
    • 1.4% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.4% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.4% fail on Battery(ies)
  • 9.7% fail on Brakes
    • 9.7% fail on Brake performance
      • 8.3% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 8.3% fail on Rbt (sp) (190% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 5.6% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 4.2% fail on Service brake performance
      • 4.2% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 4.2% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 1.4% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.4% fail on Rbt
          • 1.4% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.4% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.4% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 1.4% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 2.8% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 2.8% fail on Flexible brake hoses (6 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 1.4% fail on Pedal
  • 6.9% fail on Suspension
    • 4.2% fail on Sub-frames (8 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 4.2% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (15 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 1.4% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 1.4% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.4% fail on Ball joint
    • 1.4% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 5.6% fail on Visibility
    • 2.8% fail on Wipers
    • 2.8% fail on Washers
    • 1.4% fail on Bonnet
  • 4.2% fail on Steering
    • 2.8% fail on Steering gear
      • 2.8% fail on Steering rack
    • 1.4% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.4% fail on Track rod end
  • 2.8% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 1.4% fail on Transmission
      • 1.4% fail on Drive shafts
        • 1.4% fail on Joints
    • 1.4% fail on Seats
      • 1.4% fail on Driver's seat
  • 1.4% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.4% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.4% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 1.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 1.4% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 1.4% fail on Spark ignition
        • 1.4% fail on Non catalyst emissions
  • 1.4% fail on Tyres
    • 1.4% fail on Condition