MINI 1000 MOT Results

Registered in 1996
63.6% pass rate
from 789 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 1996 cars and highlighted areas where the MINI 1000 is unusually good or bad.

  • 16% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 5.1% fail on Direction indicators (95% worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 5.1% fail on Flashing type (95% worse than other 1996 cars)
        • 2.9% fail on Side repeaters (2 times worse than other 1996 cars)
        • 2.4% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.63% fail on All direction indicators (2 times worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Semaphore
        • 0.13% fail on Arm
    • 4.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 4.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.25% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.9% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (81% worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 3.9% fail on Rear fog lamp (81% worse than other 1996 cars)
        • 3.9% fail on Rear fog lamp (82% worse than other 1996 cars)
    • 3.7% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.7% fail on Headlamp
    • 1.4% fail on Stop lamp (55% better than other 1996 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.51% fail on Electrical wiring (3 times worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Horn
      • 0.38% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.51% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.51% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.25% fail on Main beam tell-tale
      • 0.25% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.38% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.38% fail on Switch
    • 0.25% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.25% fail on Position lamp
  • 15% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (100% worse than other 1996 cars)
    • 15% fail on Exhaust emissions (110% worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 15% fail on Spark ignition (130% worse than other 1996 cars)
        • 11% fail on Catalyst emissions (120% worse than other 1996 cars)
        • 2.4% fail on Emissions not tested (110% worse than other 1996 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Non catalyst emissions (7 times worse than other 1996 cars)
        • 0.51% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.38% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.13% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve
      • 0.13% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.13% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
    • 0.63% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.63% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 13% fail on Suspension
    • 5.4% fail on Suspension arms (64% worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 3.4% fail on Ball joint (180% worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.76% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.13% fail on Suspension arm
    • 5.1% fail on Sub-frames (7 times worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (6 times worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Sub-frame (8 times worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (27 times worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Pins and bushes (5 times worse than other 1996 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 2.5% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.0% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.76% fail on Ball joint (3 times worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.25% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.13% fail on Springs
      • 0.13% fail on Bonded suspension units
        • 0.13% fail on Bonded suspension unit
    • 0.13% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.13% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 11% fail on Brakes
    • 8.6% fail on Brake performance
      • 4.7% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 4.7% fail on Rbt (sp) (59% worse than other 1996 cars)
          • 2.9% fail on Service brake performance (90% worse than other 1996 cars)
          • 2.4% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 4.3% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 4.3% fail on Rbt (sp) (58% worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 3.5% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.5% fail on Rbt
          • 3.0% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.76% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.8% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.6% fail on Rbt
          • 1.4% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.25% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.13% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.13% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.13% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 1.4% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.1% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.76% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (4 times worse than other 1996 cars)
        • 0.38% fail on Cable
        • 0.25% fail on Lever (10 times worse than other 1996 cars)
        • 0.25% fail on Pivot (28 times worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.25% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.13% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.13% fail on Brake pads
    • 0.51% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.25% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.25% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.25% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.25% fail on Pedal
    • 0.25% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.25% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.13% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.13% fail on Servos
    • 0.13% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.13% fail on Lever
    • 0.13% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.13% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.13% fail on Master cylinder/servo mounting
  • 9.0% fail on Visibility
    • 6.7% fail on Washers (89% worse than other 1996 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Wipers
    • 0.13% fail on View to rear
      • 0.13% fail on Mirrors
  • 7.2% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 2.2% fail on Transmission
      • 2.2% fail on Drive shafts
        • 2.2% fail on Joints
        • 0.13% fail on Drive shaft
    • 1.8% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.8% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
      • 0.13% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.13% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 1.5% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.76% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.51% fail on Pipe
      • 0.25% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.63% fail on Chassis
      • 0.63% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.38% fail on Body
      • 0.25% fail on Panel
      • 0.13% fail on Body condition
    • 0.38% fail on Floor
    • 0.38% fail on Seats
      • 0.38% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.13% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.13% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.13% fail on Doors
      • 0.13% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.13% fail on Door condition
  • 6.3% fail on Steering (54% worse than other 1996 cars)
    • 5.6% fail on Steering gear (4 times worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 5.4% fail on Steering rack (4 times worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Steering box
    • 0.63% fail on Steering linkage components (75% better than other 1996 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Track rod end (75% better than other 1996 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.13% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.25% fail on Steering column
  • 3.2% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 3.0% fail on Seat belts
      • 2.4% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.38% fail on Condition
      • 0.25% fail on Attachment
    • 0.13% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 1.8% fail on Tyres
    • 0.76% fail on Condition
    • 0.76% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.25% fail on Size/type
  • 1.3% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.1% fail on Registration plates
    • 0.13% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
  • 0.13% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.13% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.13% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.13% fail on Condition

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