MINI 1000 MOT Results

Registered in 1997
65.4% pass rate
from 691 tests in 2021
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 1997 cars and highlighted areas where the MINI 1000 is unusually good or bad.

  • 15% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 6.2% fail on Headlamp aim (73% worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 6.2% fail on Headlamp aim (84% worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 5.2% fail on Direction indicators (120% worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 5.2% fail on Flashing type (120% worse than other 1997 cars)
        • 2.9% fail on Side repeaters (2 times worse than other 1997 cars)
        • 2.0% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.43% fail on All direction indicators
    • 3.2% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (80% worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 3.2% fail on Rear fog lamp (80% worse than other 1997 cars)
        • 3.2% fail on Rear fog lamp (80% worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.4% fail on Headlamps
      • 1.0% fail on Headlamp (61% better than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 1.3% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.0% fail on Horn
      • 0.14% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.14% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.72% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.43% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.43% fail on Switch
    • 0.29% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.29% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.14% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.14% fail on Main beam tell-tale
  • 12% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (50% worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 12% fail on Exhaust emissions (57% worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 11% fail on Spark ignition (66% worse than other 1997 cars)
        • 9.3% fail on Catalyst emissions (69% worse than other 1997 cars)
        • 1.9% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.72% fail on Emission control equipment (4 times worse than other 1997 cars)
          • 0.72% fail on Catalytic converter (5 times worse than other 1997 cars)
        • 0.29% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.29% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.14% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.14% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
    • 0.14% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.14% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 11% fail on Suspension
    • 3.8% fail on Sub-frames (5 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (5 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.72% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (17 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.58% fail on Sub-frame (3 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Pins and bushes (5 times worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.9% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.87% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.72% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 2.5% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 2.2% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (54% better than other 1997 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Other suspension component (3 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Ball joint (6 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.58% fail on Ball joint dust cover (3 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Other suspension component
    • 0.14% fail on Springs
      • 0.14% fail on Bonded suspension units
        • 0.14% fail on Bonded suspension unit
    • 0.14% fail on Shock absorbers
  • 10% fail on Brakes
    • 9.1% fail on Brake performance
      • 6.4% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (120% worse than other 1997 cars)
        • 6.4% fail on Rbt (sp) (130% worse than other 1997 cars)
          • 4.9% fail on Service brake imbalance (200% worse than other 1997 cars)
          • 1.9% fail on Service brake performance
      • 4.2% fail on Service brake performance (68% worse than other 1997 cars)
        • 4.1% fail on Rbt (68% worse than other 1997 cars)
          • 3.6% fail on Service brake performance (82% worse than other 1997 cars)
          • 0.87% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.29% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.29% fail on Service brake performance (13 times worse than other 1997 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.14% fail on Service brake performance
      • 3.8% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 3.8% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 1.2% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.2% fail on Rbt
          • 1.0% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.14% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.14% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 1.0% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.58% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.43% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.29% fail on Cable
        • 0.14% fail on Clevis joint
      • 0.14% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.14% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.43% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.43% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder (4 times worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.14% fail on Master cylinder
      • 0.14% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.14% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.14% fail on Leaks
  • 7.8% fail on Visibility
    • 5.8% fail on Washers (87% worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Wipers
    • 0.14% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.14% fail on View to rear
      • 0.14% fail on Mirrors
  • 6.9% fail on Steering (91% worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 5.8% fail on Steering gear (4 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 5.8% fail on Steering rack (4 times worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.87% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.14% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.14% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.14% fail on Steering wheel
  • 6.7% fail on Body, chassis, structure (31% better than other 1997 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 3.2% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 1.2% fail on Seats (2 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Driver's seat (3 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.72% fail on Transmission (73% better than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.72% fail on Drive shafts (69% better than other 1997 cars)
        • 0.72% fail on Joints (69% better than other 1997 cars)
    • 0.58% fail on Chassis
      • 0.58% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.58% fail on Exhaust system (81% better than other 1997 cars)
    • 0.43% fail on Engine mounting (7 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Bracket (16 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.29% fail on Doors
      • 0.14% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.14% fail on Pillar
      • 0.14% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.14% fail on Door condition
    • 0.29% fail on Floor
    • 0.14% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.14% fail on Pipe
    • 0.14% fail on Body
      • 0.14% fail on Other body component
    • 0.14% fail on Cabs
      • 0.14% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 3.0% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.6% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 1.4% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.2% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.14% fail on Attachment
      • 0.14% fail on Condition
  • 1.4% fail on Tyres (58% better than other 1997 cars)
    • 0.72% fail on Condition
    • 0.58% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.14% fail on Size/type
  • 1.2% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.2% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.29% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.29% fail on Attachment
  • 0.14% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.14% fail on Anchorages

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