MINI 1000 MOT Results

Registered in 1990
65.3% pass rate
from 1,108 tests in 2021
(15% worse than other 1990 cars)
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 1990 cars and highlighted areas where the MINI 1000 is unusually good or bad.

  • 17% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 5.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 4.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.63% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 4.6% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (68% worse than other 1990 cars)
      • 4.6% fail on Rear fog lamp (68% worse than other 1990 cars)
        • 4.6% fail on Rear fog lamp (69% worse than other 1990 cars)
    • 4.4% fail on Direction indicators
      • 4.4% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.7% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.90% fail on All direction indicators (160% worse than other 1990 cars)
        • 0.90% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.090% fail on Switch
    • 2.9% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.8% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.090% fail on Dipswitch
    • 2.6% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.4% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.8% fail on Horn
      • 0.63% fail on Electrical wiring (3 times worse than other 1990 cars)
      • 0.090% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 1.8% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.3% fail on Hazard warning (200% worse than other 1990 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Switch (200% worse than other 1990 cars)
    • 0.90% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.63% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
      • 0.27% fail on Main beam tell-tale
    • 0.18% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.090% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.090% fail on Switch
  • 14% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (170% worse than other 1990 cars)
    • 14% fail on Exhaust emissions (190% worse than other 1990 cars)
      • 14% fail on Spark ignition (2 times worse than other 1990 cars)
        • 12% fail on Non catalyst emissions (2 times worse than other 1990 cars)
        • 0.99% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.27% fail on Catalyst emissions
      • 0.090% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.090% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.36% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.27% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.18% fail on Other leaks
  • 13% fail on Suspension (33% worse than other 1990 cars)
    • 4.2% fail on Suspension arms (95% worse than other 1990 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Ball joint (190% worse than other 1990 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.99% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.18% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.18% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 3.9% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 3.2% fail on Sub-frames (4 times worse than other 1990 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (4 times worse than other 1990 cars)
      • 0.72% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (14 times worse than other 1990 cars)
      • 0.54% fail on Sub-frame (3 times worse than other 1990 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 2.4% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 2.0% fail on Other suspension component (4 times worse than other 1990 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Ball joint (9 times worse than other 1990 cars)
      • 0.63% fail on Ball joint dust cover (5 times worse than other 1990 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.63% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.45% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.27% fail on Suspension rod (4 times worse than other 1990 cars)
      • 0.090% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.090% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.090% fail on Axles
      • 0.090% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.090% fail on Springs
      • 0.090% fail on Bonded suspension units
        • 0.090% fail on Bonded suspension unit
    • 0.090% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.090% fail on Suspension unit
  • 11% fail on Brakes
    • 9.6% fail on Brake performance (35% worse than other 1990 cars)
      • 5.8% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (92% worse than other 1990 cars)
        • 5.8% fail on Rbt (sp) (99% worse than other 1990 cars)
          • 4.3% fail on Service brake imbalance (110% worse than other 1990 cars)
          • 2.4% fail on Service brake performance (80% worse than other 1990 cars)
      • 4.2% fail on Service brake performance (52% worse than other 1990 cars)
        • 4.2% fail on Rbt (55% worse than other 1990 cars)
          • 3.6% fail on Service brake performance (58% worse than other 1990 cars)
          • 0.63% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 4.1% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 4.1% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 1.5% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.4% fail on Rbt
          • 1.3% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.18% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.090% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.090% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.54% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 1.1% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.63% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.45% fail on Pedal
      • 0.18% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.63% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.36% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.18% fail on Cable
        • 0.090% fail on Clevis joint
        • 0.090% fail on Pivot
      • 0.27% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.27% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.45% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.36% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.090% fail on Master cylinder
    • 0.45% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.18% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.18% fail on Lever
    • 0.18% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.090% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.090% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.18% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.18% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.090% fail on Master cylinder/servo mounting
        • 0.090% fail on Other braking system component
    • 0.090% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.090% fail on Pressure/vacuum build up
      • 0.090% fail on Leaks
      • 0.090% fail on Servos
  • 7.1% fail on Visibility
    • 5.1% fail on Washers
    • 2.6% fail on Wipers
    • 0.36% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.18% fail on View to rear
      • 0.18% fail on Mirrors
  • 6.9% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 2.2% fail on Transmission
      • 2.1% fail on Drive shafts
        • 2.1% fail on Joints
      • 0.090% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.090% fail on Joints
    • 1.4% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.3% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
      • 0.18% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.090% fail on Sub-frame condition
        • 0.090% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 1.1% fail on Seats
      • 0.90% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.54% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.90% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.54% fail on Pipe
      • 0.27% fail on System (4 times worse than other 1990 cars)
      • 0.090% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.81% fail on Exhaust system (67% better than other 1990 cars)
    • 0.45% fail on Chassis
      • 0.45% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.36% fail on Floor
    • 0.27% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.27% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.18% fail on Doors
      • 0.18% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.090% fail on Hinge
        • 0.090% fail on Pillar
    • 0.090% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.090% fail on Other boot lid component
  • 6.4% fail on Steering (65% worse than other 1990 cars)
    • 3.7% fail on Steering gear (2 times worse than other 1990 cars)
      • 3.7% fail on Steering rack (2 times worse than other 1990 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.4% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.27% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.090% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.090% fail on Intermediate drop arm
      • 0.090% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.54% fail on Steering column (4 times worse than other 1990 cars)
    • 0.36% fail on Steering play
      • 0.36% fail on Steering rack (3 times worse than other 1990 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.18% fail on Steering wheel
  • 1.7% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.7% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.90% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.36% fail on Condition
      • 0.27% fail on Requirements
      • 0.18% fail on Attachment
  • 1.7% fail on Tyres
    • 1.4% fail on Condition
    • 0.36% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.090% fail on Size/type
  • 0.99% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.81% fail on Registration plates
    • 0.18% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
  • 0.18% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.18% fail on Attachment
  • 0.090% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.090% fail on Speedometer

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