MINI 1000 MOT Results

Registered in 1989
67.4% pass rate
from 1,215 tests in 2021
(12% worse than other 1989 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 1989 cars and highlighted areas where the MINI 1000 is unusually good or bad.

  • 16% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 5.0% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (67% worse than other 1989 cars)
      • 5.0% fail on Rear fog lamp (67% worse than other 1989 cars)
        • 5.0% fail on Rear fog lamp (67% worse than other 1989 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.33% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.1% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.0% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.25% fail on Dipswitch
      • 0.082% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 3.0% fail on Direction indicators
      • 3.0% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.8% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.91% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.58% fail on Side repeaters (60% better than other 1989 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.9% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.7% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.5% fail on Horn
      • 0.16% fail on Battery(ies) (79% better than other 1989 cars)
      • 0.082% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 1.5% fail on Hazard warning (2 times worse than other 1989 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Switch (2 times worse than other 1989 cars)
    • 0.91% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.49% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
      • 0.41% fail on Main beam tell-tale
    • 0.082% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.082% fail on Switch
    • 0.082% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 13% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (130% worse than other 1989 cars)
    • 12% fail on Exhaust emissions (150% worse than other 1989 cars)
      • 12% fail on Spark ignition (170% worse than other 1989 cars)
        • 11% fail on Non catalyst emissions (2 times worse than other 1989 cars)
        • 0.66% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.41% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.16% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.16% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
    • 0.49% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.49% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 11% fail on Suspension (30% worse than other 1989 cars)
    • 4.1% fail on Sub-frames (5 times worse than other 1989 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (5 times worse than other 1989 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Sub-frame (5 times worse than other 1989 cars)
      • 0.74% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (8 times worse than other 1989 cars)
      • 0.66% fail on Pins and bushes (6 times worse than other 1989 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Suspension arms (72% worse than other 1989 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 1989 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.41% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.16% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.082% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 3.3% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.9% fail on Other suspension component (3 times worse than other 1989 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Ball joint (7 times worse than other 1989 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 1989 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.16% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 1.6% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.49% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.25% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.25% fail on Ball joint dust cover (8 times worse than other 1989 cars)
    • 0.082% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.082% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.082% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.082% fail on Operation
  • 11% fail on Brakes
    • 9.2% fail on Brake performance (31% worse than other 1989 cars)
      • 4.9% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (54% worse than other 1989 cars)
        • 4.9% fail on Rbt (sp) (60% worse than other 1989 cars)
          • 3.7% fail on Service brake imbalance (83% worse than other 1989 cars)
          • 1.6% fail on Service brake performance
      • 4.3% fail on Service brake performance (49% worse than other 1989 cars)
        • 4.3% fail on Rbt (53% worse than other 1989 cars)
          • 4.0% fail on Service brake performance (63% worse than other 1989 cars)
          • 0.49% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 3.9% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 3.9% fail on Rbt (sp) (48% worse than other 1989 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt
          • 1.2% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.25% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.082% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.082% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.25% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 1.2% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (140% worse than other 1989 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Pedal (2 times worse than other 1989 cars)
      • 0.082% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.99% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.58% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.33% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.25% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
      • 0.082% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.25% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.25% fail on Lever
    • 0.25% fail on Mechanical brake components (73% better than other 1989 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.16% fail on Cable
      • 0.082% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.082% fail on Brake pads
    • 0.082% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.082% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.082% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.082% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.082% fail on Master cylinder/servo mounting
  • 8.6% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 3.2% fail on Transmission (62% worse than other 1989 cars)
      • 3.2% fail on Drive shafts (100% worse than other 1989 cars)
        • 3.2% fail on Joints (110% worse than other 1989 cars)
        • 0.082% fail on Drive shaft
    • 2.6% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.8% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.8% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 1.1% fail on Seats
      • 0.91% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.41% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.74% fail on Chassis
      • 0.74% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.58% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.33% fail on Pipe
      • 0.16% fail on Hose
      • 0.082% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.49% fail on Engine mounting (4 times worse than other 1989 cars)
      • 0.49% fail on Engine mounting condition (5 times worse than other 1989 cars)
    • 0.33% fail on Floor
    • 0.25% fail on Doors
      • 0.16% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.082% fail on Door condition
        • 0.082% fail on Pillar
      • 0.082% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.082% fail on Door condition
    • 0.16% fail on Body
      • 0.082% fail on Panel
      • 0.082% fail on Other body component
    • 0.16% fail on Cabs
      • 0.16% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 6.3% fail on Visibility
    • 4.3% fail on Washers
    • 2.9% fail on Wipers
    • 0.25% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.25% fail on View to rear
      • 0.25% fail on Mirrors
  • 6.0% fail on Steering (59% worse than other 1989 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Steering gear (2 times worse than other 1989 cars)
      • 3.8% fail on Steering rack (2 times worse than other 1989 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.5% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.25% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.082% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.082% fail on Other components
        • 0.082% fail on Steering component
      • 0.082% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.25% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.25% fail on Steering column
    • 0.16% fail on Steering play
      • 0.16% fail on Steering rack
  • 1.2% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.2% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.82% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.25% fail on Condition
      • 0.082% fail on Attachment
      • 0.082% fail on Requirements
  • 1.2% fail on Tyres
    • 0.66% fail on Condition
    • 0.58% fail on Tread depth
  • 0.58% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.58% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.33% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.33% fail on Speedometer

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