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MINI 850 MOT Results

64.2% pass rate
from 81 tests in 2020
(37% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
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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.

  • 15% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (16% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 6.2% fail on Headlamps (110% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 6.2% fail on Headlamp (120% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 6.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 3.7% fail on Headlamp aim (10% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 3.7% fail on Headlamp aim (18% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Stop lamp (3.9% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Direction indicators (7.4% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Flashing type (7.3% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on All direction indicators
        • 1.2% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 2.5% fail on Electrical equipment (13% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Horn (59% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.2% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.2% fail on Rear fog lamp
  • 14% fail on Brakes (47% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 14% fail on Brake performance (95% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 9.9% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 9.9% fail on Rbt (sp) (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 6.2% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (100% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 6.2% fail on Rbt (sp) (110% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 4.9% fail on Service brake imbalance (140% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 2.5% fail on Service brake performance (98% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Service brake performance (19% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 2.5% fail on Rbt (16% better than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 1.2% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.2% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 2.5% fail on Parking brake performance (120% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 2.5% fail on Rbt (120% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 1.2% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 1.2% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
    • 1.2% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 12% fail on Suspension (58% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 4.9% fail on Sub-frames (11 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 3.7% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (14 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Sub-frame
    • 2.5% fail on Wheel bearings (76% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Other suspension component (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Ball joint (16 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (16% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Axles
      • 1.2% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 1.2% fail on Shock absorbers
  • 11% fail on Visibility (78% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 6.2% fail on Washers (47% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on View to rear (13 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Mirrors (13 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Wipers (1.5% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
  • 9.9% fail on Steering (160% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 4.9% fail on Steering gear (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 4.9% fail on Steering rack (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Steering linkage components (25% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Track rod end (100% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Locking devices
    • 2.5% fail on Steering column (18 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
  • 8.6% fail on Body, chassis, structure (30% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 4.9% fail on Transmission (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 4.9% fail on Drive shafts (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 3.7% fail on Joints (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Drive shaft
    • 3.7% fail on Seats (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 3.7% fail on Driver's seat (7 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 2.5% fail on Integral vehicle structure (140% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (150% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Sub-frame
        • 1.2% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 2.5% fail on Chassis (150% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Chassis condition (150% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Doors
      • 1.2% fail on Driver's door
        • 1.2% fail on Door condition
    • 1.2% fail on Floor
  • 8.6% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (110% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 8.6% fail on Exhaust emissions (140% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 8.6% fail on Spark ignition (160% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 7.4% fail on Non catalyst emissions (170% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 1.2% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 1.2% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 3.7% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (130% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 3.7% fail on Seat belts (130% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 1.2% fail on Attachment
      • 1.2% fail on Condition
  • 3.7% fail on Tyres (170% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Condition (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Tread depth
  • 1.2% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 1.2% fail on Speedometer
  • 1.2% fail on Road Wheels
    • 1.2% fail on Attachment