MINI 1000 MOT Results

Registered in 1998
67.5% pass rate
from 924 tests in 2021
(14% better than other 1998 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 1998 cars and highlighted areas where the MINI 1000 is unusually good or bad.

  • 13% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 5.4% fail on Headlamp aim (55% worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 5.3% fail on Headlamp aim (62% worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 4.7% fail on Direction indicators (99% worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 4.7% fail on Flashing type (99% worse than other 1998 cars)
        • 2.8% fail on Individual direction indicators (84% worse than other 1998 cars)
        • 2.1% fail on Side repeaters (200% worse than other 1998 cars)
        • 0.22% fail on All direction indicators
    • 2.4% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.1% fail on Headlamps
      • 1.2% fail on Headlamp levelling device (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.87% fail on Headlamp (68% better than other 1998 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.9% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.9% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.76% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.43% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.32% fail on Horn
      • 0.11% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.54% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.32% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.32% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.22% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.11% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.11% fail on Switch
  • 11% fail on Suspension
    • 3.8% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.2% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.87% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.76% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.22% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.11% fail on Suspension arm
    • 3.1% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 2.8% fail on Sub-frames (3 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (3 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.87% fail on Sub-frame (4 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (11 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 1.2% fail on Other suspension component (180% worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.87% fail on Ball joint (4 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 0.97% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.32% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.22% fail on Ball joint (12 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.11% fail on Axles
      • 0.11% fail on Axle
    • 0.11% fail on Springs
      • 0.11% fail on Bonded suspension units
        • 0.11% fail on Bonded suspension unit
    • 0.11% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.11% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.11% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.11% fail on Operation
  • 10% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 10% fail on Exhaust emissions (34% worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 9.8% fail on Spark ignition (41% worse than other 1998 cars)
        • 8.8% fail on Catalyst emissions (56% worse than other 1998 cars)
        • 0.97% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.54% fail on Emission control equipment (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
          • 0.43% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.11% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.11% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.22% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.11% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.11% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.11% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.32% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.32% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 9.1% fail on Steering (160% worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 7.4% fail on Steering gear (5 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 7.4% fail on Steering rack (6 times worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.5% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.32% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.11% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.11% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.11% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.11% fail on Steering column
    • 0.11% fail on Steering play
      • 0.11% fail on Steering rack
  • 9.0% fail on Brakes (24% better than other 1998 cars)
    • 8.2% fail on Brake performance
      • 5.0% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (77% worse than other 1998 cars)
        • 5.0% fail on Rbt (sp) (82% worse than other 1998 cars)
          • 4.1% fail on Service brake imbalance (130% worse than other 1998 cars)
          • 1.6% fail on Service brake performance
      • 4.0% fail on Service brake performance
        • 4.0% fail on Rbt
          • 3.7% fail on Service brake performance (64% worse than other 1998 cars)
          • 0.65% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 2.9% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 2.9% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 1.2% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt
          • 0.97% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.11% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.11% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.11% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.22% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.54% fail on Mechanical brake components (69% better than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.32% fail on Cable
        • 0.11% fail on Pivot
      • 0.11% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.11% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.43% fail on Rigid brake pipes (83% better than other 1998 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.22% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.11% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.11% fail on Lever
    • 0.11% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.11% fail on Master cylinder
    • 0.11% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.11% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.11% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
  • 8.1% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 2.2% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.9% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.8% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
      • 0.22% fail on Sub-frame (6 times worse than other 1998 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Sub-frame condition
        • 0.11% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 1.8% fail on Transmission
      • 1.8% fail on Drive shafts
        • 1.8% fail on Joints
    • 1.4% fail on Seats (3 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Driver's seat (5 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.87% fail on Chassis
      • 0.87% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.32% fail on Body
      • 0.32% fail on Other body component
    • 0.32% fail on Floor
    • 0.22% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.11% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.11% fail on Bracket
    • 0.11% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.11% fail on Pipe
    • 0.11% fail on Doors
      • 0.11% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.11% fail on Door condition
  • 6.6% fail on Visibility
    • 4.7% fail on Washers (56% worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Wipers (43% better than other 1998 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.11% fail on View to rear
      • 0.11% fail on Mirrors
  • 2.9% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.7% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.4% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.22% fail on Condition
      • 0.11% fail on Attachment
    • 1.2% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.11% fail on Airbags
      • 0.11% fail on Passengers airbag
  • 1.5% fail on Tyres (59% better than other 1998 cars)
    • 0.97% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.65% fail on Condition (63% better than other 1998 cars)
  • 0.32% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.32% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.11% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.11% fail on Attachment

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