MINI 1000 MOT Results

Registered in 1988
64.0% pass rate
from 555 tests in 2021
(20% worse than other 1988 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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 1988 cars and highlighted areas where the MINI 1000 is unusually good or bad.

  • 20% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (38% worse than other 1988 cars)
    • 6.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 5.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.54% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 5.4% fail on Direction indicators
      • 5.2% fail on Flashing type
        • 3.1% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 1.6% fail on Side repeaters
        • 1.1% fail on All direction indicators
      • 0.18% fail on Semaphore
        • 0.18% fail on Arm
    • 5.4% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (61% worse than other 1988 cars)
      • 5.4% fail on Rear fog lamp (61% worse than other 1988 cars)
        • 5.4% fail on Rear fog lamp (62% worse than other 1988 cars)
    • 4.1% fail on Headlamps
      • 4.1% fail on Headlamp
    • 4.0% fail on Electrical equipment (96% worse than other 1988 cars)
      • 3.1% fail on Horn (160% worse than other 1988 cars)
      • 0.72% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.18% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 2.5% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 2.0% fail on Stop lamp
    • 0.90% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.90% fail on Switch
    • 0.72% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.72% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.18% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.18% fail on Switch
  • 14% fail on Brakes (44% worse than other 1988 cars)
    • 13% fail on Brake performance (73% worse than other 1988 cars)
      • 8.5% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (170% worse than other 1988 cars)
        • 8.1% fail on Rbt (sp) (170% worse than other 1988 cars)
          • 5.2% fail on Service brake imbalance (160% worse than other 1988 cars)
          • 4.0% fail on Service brake performance (180% worse than other 1988 cars)
        • 0.36% fail on Plate brake tester (sp) (8 times worse than other 1988 cars)
          • 0.36% fail on Service brake imbalance (8 times worse than other 1988 cars)
      • 5.8% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (100% worse than other 1988 cars)
        • 5.6% fail on Rbt (sp) (110% worse than other 1988 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 4.1% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.8% fail on Rbt
          • 3.1% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.3% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.36% fail on Plate brake tester (5 times worse than other 1988 cars)
          • 0.18% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.18% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 2.3% fail on Parking brake performance (130% worse than other 1988 cars)
        • 2.3% fail on Rbt (130% worse than other 1988 cars)
          • 2.0% fail on Parking brake performance (140% worse than other 1988 cars)
          • 0.36% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
    • 0.90% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.54% fail on Pedal
      • 0.36% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.90% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.54% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.36% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
      • 0.18% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.54% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.54% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.18% fail on Cable
        • 0.18% fail on Clevis joint
        • 0.18% fail on Pivot
    • 0.36% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.36% fail on Lever
    • 0.36% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.18% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.18% fail on Valves
    • 0.18% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.18% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.18% fail on Master cylinder/servo mounting
  • 13% fail on Suspension (43% worse than other 1988 cars)
    • 5.2% fail on Suspension arms (120% worse than other 1988 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Ball joint (180% worse than other 1988 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 1.1% fail on Suspension arm (4 times worse than other 1988 cars)
      • 0.72% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.18% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 3.8% fail on Sub-frames (6 times worse than other 1988 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (6 times worse than other 1988 cars)
      • 0.72% fail on Sub-frame (8 times worse than other 1988 cars)
      • 0.72% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (8 times worse than other 1988 cars)
      • 0.54% fail on Pins and bushes (6 times worse than other 1988 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 2.2% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.8% fail on Other suspension component (3 times worse than other 1988 cars)
      • 0.72% fail on Ball joint (3 times worse than other 1988 cars)
      • 0.54% fail on Ball joint dust cover (7 times worse than other 1988 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.18% fail on Other suspension component
    • 0.90% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.18% fail on Axles
      • 0.18% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
  • 11% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (91% worse than other 1988 cars)
    • 11% fail on Exhaust emissions (110% worse than other 1988 cars)
      • 11% fail on Spark ignition (130% worse than other 1988 cars)
        • 10% fail on Non catalyst emissions (160% worse than other 1988 cars)
        • 0.54% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.18% fail on Catalyst emissions
    • 0.36% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.18% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.18% fail on Other leaks
  • 11% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 3.8% fail on Transmission (86% worse than other 1988 cars)
      • 3.6% fail on Drive shafts (110% worse than other 1988 cars)
        • 3.4% fail on Joints (110% worse than other 1988 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.18% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.18% fail on Joints
    • 2.5% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 2.3% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
      • 0.18% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.18% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 2.5% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.4% fail on Seats
      • 1.3% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.18% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 1.1% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.54% fail on Pipe
      • 0.54% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.54% fail on Chassis
      • 0.54% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.36% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.36% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.36% fail on Doors
      • 0.18% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.18% fail on Door condition
      • 0.18% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.18% fail on Door condition
    • 0.36% fail on Floor
    • 0.18% fail on Body
      • 0.18% fail on Panel
  • 9.7% fail on Visibility
    • 5.4% fail on Washers
    • 5.0% fail on Wipers (74% worse than other 1988 cars)
    • 0.54% fail on View to rear
      • 0.54% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.18% fail on Bonnet
  • 4.7% fail on Steering
    • 2.3% fail on Steering gear (130% worse than other 1988 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Steering rack (170% worse than other 1988 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.3% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.18% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.18% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.90% fail on Steering wheel (4 times worse than other 1988 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Steering column
    • 0.18% fail on Steering play
      • 0.18% fail on Steering rack
  • 2.3% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.3% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.1% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.72% fail on Condition
      • 0.36% fail on Attachment
      • 0.18% fail on Requirements
  • 2.0% fail on Identification of the vehicle (180% worse than other 1988 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Registration plates (180% worse than other 1988 cars)
  • 1.1% fail on Tyres
    • 0.90% fail on Condition
    • 0.18% fail on Tread depth
  • 0.72% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.54% fail on Attachment
    • 0.18% fail on Condition
  • 0.36% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.36% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.18% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.18% fail on Anchorages

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