MINI 1000 MOT Results

Registered in 1983
65.0% pass rate
from 306 tests in 2021
(31% worse than other 1983 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 1983 cars and highlighted areas where the MINI 1000 is unusually good or bad.

  • 17% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 5.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 4.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.65% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 4.2% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 4.2% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 4.2% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 3.3% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.3% fail on Headlamp
    • 3.3% fail on Direction indicators
      • 3.3% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.6% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 1.3% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.33% fail on Side repeaters
    • 2.9% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.6% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 2.0% fail on Horn
      • 0.65% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 2.0% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.98% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.98% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.33% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 13% fail on Suspension (74% worse than other 1983 cars)
    • 5.6% fail on Wheel bearings (2 times worse than other 1983 cars)
    • 4.9% fail on Sub-frames (9 times worse than other 1983 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (15 times worse than other 1983 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (6 times worse than other 1983 cars)
      • 0.98% fail on Sub-frame (18 times worse than other 1983 cars)
      • 0.65% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 3.3% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.6% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 1983 cars)
      • 0.98% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.65% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.33% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 2.3% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.98% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.65% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.33% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.65% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.33% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.33% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
  • 12% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (120% worse than other 1983 cars)
    • 12% fail on Exhaust emissions (140% worse than other 1983 cars)
      • 12% fail on Spark ignition (150% worse than other 1983 cars)
        • 11% fail on Non catalyst emissions (180% worse than other 1983 cars)
        • 0.65% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.33% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.33% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.33% fail on Catalytic converter
    • 0.33% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.33% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 11% fail on Brakes
    • 9.8% fail on Brake performance
      • 6.9% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (120% worse than other 1983 cars)
        • 6.5% fail on Rbt (sp) (120% worse than other 1983 cars)
          • 4.6% fail on Service brake imbalance (110% worse than other 1983 cars)
          • 4.2% fail on Service brake performance (2 times worse than other 1983 cars)
        • 0.33% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 4.6% fail on Service brake performance
        • 4.2% fail on Rbt
          • 3.9% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.33% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.33% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.33% fail on Service brake performance
      • 4.6% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 4.2% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.33% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 1.3% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt
          • 0.98% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.33% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.33% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 1.3% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.98% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.65% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.65% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.33% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.33% fail on Pedal
    • 0.33% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.33% fail on Brake fluid
  • 8.8% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 2.9% fail on Transmission
      • 2.9% fail on Drive shafts (190% worse than other 1983 cars)
        • 2.9% fail on Joints (200% worse than other 1983 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Chassis
      • 2.3% fail on Chassis condition
    • 1.3% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.98% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
      • 0.33% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.33% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 0.98% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.98% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.33% fail on Hose
      • 0.33% fail on Pipe
      • 0.33% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.98% fail on Seats
      • 0.98% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.33% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.65% fail on Floor
    • 0.33% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.33% fail on Bracket
    • 0.33% fail on Body
      • 0.33% fail on Body condition
    • 0.33% fail on Doors
      • 0.33% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.33% fail on Door condition
      • 0.33% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.33% fail on Door condition
  • 7.5% fail on Visibility
    • 4.6% fail on Washers
    • 3.9% fail on Wipers
    • 0.33% fail on Driver's view
  • 5.6% fail on Steering
    • 3.6% fail on Steering gear (2 times worse than other 1983 cars)
      • 3.6% fail on Steering rack (2 times worse than other 1983 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.6% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.33% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.33% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.33% fail on Steering column
  • 1.3% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.3% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.65% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.65% fail on Condition
  • 0.98% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.98% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.98% fail on Tyres
    • 0.65% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.33% fail on Condition
  • 0.65% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.65% fail on Condition (8 times worse than other 1983 cars)

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