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MINI 1275GT MOT Results

88.8% pass rate
from 89 tests in 2021
(56% better than other pre-1990 cars)
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 1275GT is unusually good or bad.

  • 6.7% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.2% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (6 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.2% fail on Headlamp
    • 2.2% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 2.2% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 2.2% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 1.1% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.1% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.1% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 1.1% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
  • 4.5% fail on Brakes
    • 3.4% fail on Brake performance
      • 2.2% fail on Brake performance not tested (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt (sp)
    • 1.1% fail on Rigid brake pipes
  • 3.4% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 2.2% fail on Transmission
      • 2.2% fail on Drive shafts
        • 2.2% fail on Joints
    • 1.1% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.1% fail on Engine mounting
      • 1.1% fail on Engine mounting condition
  • 3.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 3.4% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 3.4% fail on Spark ignition
        • 2.2% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 1.1% fail on Emissions not tested
  • 1.1% fail on Visibility
    • 1.1% fail on Washers
  • 1.1% fail on Suspension
    • 1.1% fail on Wheel bearings
  • 1.1% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 1.1% fail on Speedometer