MINI 1000 MOT Results

Registered in 1991
62.9% pass rate
from 1,009 tests in 2021
(17% worse than other 1991 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 1991 cars and highlighted areas where the MINI 1000 is unusually good or bad.

  • 18% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (20% worse than other 1991 cars)
    • 5.3% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (71% worse than other 1991 cars)
      • 5.3% fail on Rear fog lamp (71% worse than other 1991 cars)
        • 5.3% fail on Rear fog lamp (71% worse than other 1991 cars)
    • 5.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 4.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.50% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 4.1% fail on Direction indicators
      • 4.1% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.0% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.99% fail on All direction indicators (140% worse than other 1991 cars)
        • 0.99% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.099% fail on Switch
    • 3.4% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.2% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.20% fail on Dipswitch
    • 2.4% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.0% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.5% fail on Horn
      • 0.30% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.30% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 1.6% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.3% fail on Hazard warning (3 times worse than other 1991 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Switch (3 times worse than other 1991 cars)
    • 0.79% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.50% fail on Main beam tell-tale
      • 0.40% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.69% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.69% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.099% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 13% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (190% worse than other 1991 cars)
    • 13% fail on Exhaust emissions (2 times worse than other 1991 cars)
      • 13% fail on Spark ignition (2 times worse than other 1991 cars)
        • 11% fail on Non catalyst emissions (3 times worse than other 1991 cars)
        • 0.89% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.89% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.30% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.20% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.099% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.099% fail on Other emission control equipment
    • 0.20% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.20% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 13% fail on Suspension (32% worse than other 1991 cars)
    • 4.4% fail on Suspension arms (92% worse than other 1991 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 1991 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.99% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.20% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.099% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 3.6% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 3.4% fail on Sub-frames (4 times worse than other 1991 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (3 times worse than other 1991 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Sub-frame (7 times worse than other 1991 cars)
      • 0.89% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (12 times worse than other 1991 cars)
      • 0.59% fail on Pins and bushes (5 times worse than other 1991 cars)
      • 0.099% fail on Ball joint
    • 2.7% fail on Wheel bearings (72% worse than other 1991 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Other suspension component (3 times worse than other 1991 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Ball joint (4 times worse than other 1991 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 1991 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.30% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.30% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.099% fail on Springs
      • 0.099% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.099% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.099% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.099% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.099% fail on Operation
  • 9.6% fail on Brakes
    • 7.9% fail on Brake performance
      • 4.9% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (49% worse than other 1991 cars)
        • 4.8% fail on Rbt (sp) (48% worse than other 1991 cars)
          • 3.6% fail on Service brake imbalance (63% worse than other 1991 cars)
          • 1.3% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.099% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.099% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 3.0% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 3.0% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 2.3% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.3% fail on Rbt
          • 2.2% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.50% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.099% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.099% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.99% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.99% fail on Rbt
          • 0.89% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.099% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.30% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.89% fail on Hydraulic systems (2 times worse than other 1991 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.20% fail on Master cylinder
      • 0.20% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.099% fail on Servos
      • 0.099% fail on Valves
    • 0.69% fail on Rigid brake pipes (67% better than other 1991 cars)
    • 0.50% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.30% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.30% fail on Cable
      • 0.20% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.20% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.30% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.20% fail on Pedal
      • 0.099% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.30% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.20% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.099% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.099% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.099% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.099% fail on Servos
  • 8.8% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 4.2% fail on Transmission (78% worse than other 1991 cars)
      • 4.1% fail on Drive shafts (99% worse than other 1991 cars)
        • 4.1% fail on Joints (100% worse than other 1991 cars)
      • 0.099% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.099% fail on Joints
    • 1.4% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.4% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
      • 0.099% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.099% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 0.99% fail on Exhaust system (63% better than other 1991 cars)
    • 0.99% fail on Seats
      • 0.69% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.69% fail on Passenger's seat (190% worse than other 1991 cars)
    • 0.69% fail on Chassis
      • 0.59% fail on Chassis condition
      • 0.099% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.69% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.40% fail on Pipe
      • 0.20% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.099% fail on Tank
    • 0.59% fail on Engine mounting (4 times worse than other 1991 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Engine mounting condition (3 times worse than other 1991 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Bracket (6 times worse than other 1991 cars)
    • 0.30% fail on Floor
    • 0.20% fail on Doors
      • 0.20% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.099% fail on Door condition
        • 0.099% fail on Hinge
  • 6.6% fail on Visibility
    • 4.2% fail on Washers
    • 3.3% fail on Wipers
    • 0.40% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.20% fail on View to rear
      • 0.20% fail on Mirrors
  • 6.1% fail on Steering (55% worse than other 1991 cars)
    • 4.0% fail on Steering gear (180% worse than other 1991 cars)
      • 4.0% fail on Steering rack (2 times worse than other 1991 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.3% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.30% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.20% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.099% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.50% fail on Steering column (5 times worse than other 1991 cars)
    • 0.30% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.30% fail on Steering play
      • 0.30% fail on Steering rack
  • 2.5% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.5% fail on Seat belts
      • 2.2% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.30% fail on Condition
  • 2.1% fail on Tyres
    • 1.3% fail on Condition
    • 0.79% fail on Tread depth
  • 1.1% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.99% fail on Registration plates
    • 0.099% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
  • 0.099% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.099% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.099% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.099% fail on Anchorages
  • 0.099% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.099% fail on Attachment

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