MINI 1000 MOT Results

Registered in 1986
65.8% pass rate
from 421 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 1986 cars and highlighted areas where the MINI 1000 is unusually good or bad.

  • 14% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.0% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 4.0% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 4.0% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 3.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.24% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.9% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.9% fail on Headlamp
    • 2.9% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.9% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.7% fail on All direction indicators (2 times worse than other 1986 cars)
        • 0.71% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.48% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 2.4% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.4% fail on Horn
      • 0.71% fail on Electrical wiring (4 times worse than other 1986 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 1.2% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.2% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.95% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
      • 0.24% fail on Main beam tell-tale
    • 0.95% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.71% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.71% fail on Switch
    • 0.48% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.48% fail on Position lamp
  • 11% fail on Brakes
    • 9.0% fail on Brake performance
      • 6.7% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (130% worse than other 1986 cars)
        • 6.4% fail on Rbt (sp) (130% worse than other 1986 cars)
          • 4.0% fail on Service brake performance (2 times worse than other 1986 cars)
          • 3.1% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.24% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 4.0% fail on Service brake performance
        • 4.0% fail on Rbt
          • 3.8% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.24% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 2.9% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 2.6% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.24% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.71% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.71% fail on Rbt
          • 0.71% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.24% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 1.4% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 1.4% fail on Pedal (2 times worse than other 1986 cars)
    • 0.95% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.71% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.71% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.24% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.24% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.24% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.24% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.24% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.24% fail on Pivot
    • 0.24% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.24% fail on Lever
    • 0.24% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.24% fail on Other components
  • 11% fail on Suspension
    • 3.3% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.7% fail on Ball joint (180% worse than other 1986 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.24% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 3.3% fail on Sub-frames (6 times worse than other 1986 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Sub-frame (10 times worse than other 1986 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (3 times worse than other 1986 cars)
      • 0.71% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (13 times worse than other 1986 cars)
      • 0.71% fail on Pins and bushes (13 times worse than other 1986 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Ball joint
    • 2.1% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.9% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.7% fail on Other suspension component (2 times worse than other 1986 cars)
      • 0.95% fail on Ball joint (7 times worse than other 1986 cars)
      • 0.71% fail on Ball joint dust cover (5 times worse than other 1986 cars)
    • 0.48% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.48% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.24% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.24% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 8.6% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (76% worse than other 1986 cars)
    • 8.3% fail on Exhaust emissions (88% worse than other 1986 cars)
      • 8.1% fail on Spark ignition (110% worse than other 1986 cars)
        • 7.1% fail on Non catalyst emissions (130% worse than other 1986 cars)
        • 0.71% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.48% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.24% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.24% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
    • 0.24% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.24% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 7.4% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 2.9% fail on Transmission
      • 2.6% fail on Drive shafts (170% worse than other 1986 cars)
        • 2.6% fail on Joints (180% worse than other 1986 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.24% fail on Joints
    • 1.4% fail on Seats
      • 0.95% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.71% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 1.2% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.2% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.95% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.71% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.48% fail on Hose
      • 0.24% fail on Pipe
    • 0.48% fail on Body
      • 0.48% fail on Panel
    • 0.24% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.24% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.24% fail on Doors
      • 0.24% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.24% fail on Door condition
    • 0.24% fail on Floor
  • 5.0% fail on Steering
    • 2.9% fail on Steering gear (150% worse than other 1986 cars)
      • 2.9% fail on Steering rack (2 times worse than other 1986 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.7% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.24% fail on Power steering
      • 0.24% fail on Other components
    • 0.24% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.24% fail on Steering column
    • 0.24% fail on Steering play
      • 0.24% fail on Steering rack
  • 4.5% fail on Visibility
    • 2.9% fail on Washers
    • 1.4% fail on Wipers
    • 0.24% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.24% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.24% fail on View to rear
      • 0.24% fail on Mirrors
  • 2.9% fail on Tyres (120% worse than other 1986 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Condition
    • 1.4% fail on Tread depth
  • 0.71% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.71% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.71% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.71% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.24% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.24% fail on Attachment
      • 0.24% fail on Condition
  • 0.48% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.48% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.48% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.24% fail on Attachment
    • 0.24% fail on Hubs

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