MOT Results

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Austin Mini MOT Results

Registered in 1981
73.1% pass rate
from 175 tests in 2021
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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 1981 cars and highlighted areas where the Austin Mini is unusually good or bad.

  • 14% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.6% fail on Direction indicators
      • 4.6% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.9% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 1.7% fail on All direction indicators
    • 4.0% fail on Headlamps
      • 4.0% fail on Headlamp
    • 3.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.57% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.9% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.9% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 2.9% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 2.9% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.57% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.57% fail on Battery(ies)
  • 12% fail on Brakes
    • 9.1% fail on Brake performance
      • 6.3% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 6.3% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 4.6% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 1.7% fail on Service brake performance
      • 4.0% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.4% fail on Rbt
          • 2.9% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.57% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.57% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.57% fail on Service brake performance
      • 3.4% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 3.4% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 1.1% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt
          • 0.57% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.57% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.57% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 1.1% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 1.1% fail on Pedal
    • 1.1% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.57% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.57% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.57% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.57% fail on Master cylinder
    • 0.57% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.57% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.57% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.57% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.57% fail on Cable
        • 0.57% fail on Clevis joint
  • 11% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (92% worse than other 1981 cars)
    • 11% fail on Exhaust emissions (100% worse than other 1981 cars)
      • 11% fail on Spark ignition (110% worse than other 1981 cars)
        • 10% fail on Non catalyst emissions (110% worse than other 1981 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Emissions not tested
  • 8.6% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 2.9% fail on Exhaust system
    • 2.9% fail on Transmission (2 times worse than other 1981 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Drive shafts (3 times worse than other 1981 cars)
        • 2.3% fail on Joints (3 times worse than other 1981 cars)
      • 0.57% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.57% fail on Joints
    • 1.1% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.1% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 1.1% fail on Fuel system
      • 1.1% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 1.1% fail on Seats
      • 0.57% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.57% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.57% fail on Chassis
      • 0.57% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.57% fail on Floor
  • 8.0% fail on Suspension
    • 2.9% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 2.9% fail on Sub-frames (8 times worse than other 1981 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (7 times worse than other 1981 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (18 times worse than other 1981 cars)
      • 0.57% fail on Sub-frame
    • 2.9% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.1% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.57% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.57% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.57% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.57% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 4.6% fail on Steering
    • 2.3% fail on Steering gear
      • 2.3% fail on Steering rack
    • 1.1% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.1% fail on Track rod end
    • 1.1% fail on Steering wheel (11 times worse than other 1981 cars)
    • 0.57% fail on Steering column
  • 4.6% fail on Visibility
    • 2.9% fail on Washers
    • 2.3% fail on Wipers
  • 1.7% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.1% fail on Registration plates
    • 0.57% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
  • 1.1% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.1% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.1% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 0.57% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.57% fail on Condition
  • 0.57% fail on Tyres
    • 0.57% fail on Tread depth

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