MINI 1000 MOT Results

Registered in 1999
65.2% pass rate
from 782 tests in 2021
(14% better than other 1999 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 1999 cars and highlighted areas where the MINI 1000 is unusually good or bad.

  • 13% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 6.5% fail on Headlamp aim (86% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 6.4% fail on Headlamp aim (97% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 4.3% fail on Direction indicators (96% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 4.3% fail on Flashing type (96% worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 2.3% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 1.9% fail on Side repeaters (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.26% fail on All direction indicators
    • 2.3% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 2.3% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 2.3% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 1.5% fail on Headlamps (59% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Headlamp (55% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Stop lamp (62% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.90% fail on Horn
      • 0.13% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.51% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.13% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.13% fail on Switch
    • 0.13% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.13% fail on Main beam tell-tale
  • 13% fail on Suspension
    • 4.7% fail on Suspension arms
      • 3.3% fail on Ball joint (79% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.77% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 3.2% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 2.7% fail on Sub-frames (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.77% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (26 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.38% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 2.6% fail on Wheel bearings (110% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Other suspension component (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Ball joint (5 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.13% fail on Other suspension component
    • 0.51% fail on Suspension rods (3 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.13% fail on Suspension rod
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.38% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.13% fail on Axles
      • 0.13% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.13% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.13% fail on Operation
  • 9.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 9.7% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 9.6% fail on Spark ignition
        • 7.2% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 2.3% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.38% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.26% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.13% fail on Oxygen sensor
        • 0.13% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.13% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.13% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.13% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.13% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 9.6% fail on Brakes (25% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 8.7% fail on Brake performance
      • 5.4% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (110% worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 5.4% fail on Rbt (sp) (120% worse than other 1999 cars)
          • 3.7% fail on Service brake imbalance (130% worse than other 1999 cars)
          • 2.2% fail on Service brake performance (97% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 3.3% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 3.1% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.26% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 2.8% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.6% fail on Rbt
          • 1.9% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.77% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.13% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.13% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.13% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.13% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.9% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.8% fail on Rbt
          • 1.7% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.13% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.13% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.13% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 0.64% fail on Mechanical brake components (69% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Brake linings and pads (81% better than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.26% fail on Brake pads (81% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.13% fail on Cable
        • 0.13% fail on Clevis joint
        • 0.13% fail on Pivot
      • 0.13% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.13% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.38% fail on Rigid brake pipes (87% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.26% fail on Lever
    • 0.26% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.26% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.13% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 7.0% fail on Steering (90% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 6.3% fail on Steering gear (5 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 6.3% fail on Steering rack (5 times worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.90% fail on Steering linkage components (60% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Track rod end (71% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.13% fail on Steering column
    • 0.13% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.13% fail on Universal joint
    • 0.13% fail on Steering play
      • 0.13% fail on Steering rack
  • 7.0% fail on Visibility
    • 4.9% fail on Washers
    • 2.4% fail on Wipers
    • 0.13% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.13% fail on View to rear
      • 0.13% fail on Mirrors
  • 6.5% fail on Body, chassis, structure (33% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.5% fail on Transmission
      • 1.5% fail on Drive shafts
        • 1.5% fail on Joints
    • 1.3% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.3% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
      • 0.13% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.13% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 1.2% fail on Seats (3 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Driver's seat (5 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.51% fail on Chassis
      • 0.51% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.26% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.13% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.13% fail on Bracket
    • 0.13% fail on Floor
  • 1.9% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (52% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.90% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.26% fail on Condition
      • 0.13% fail on Attachment
    • 0.64% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 1.7% fail on Tyres (61% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Condition
    • 0.77% fail on Tread depth (67% better than other 1999 cars)
  • 0.90% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.90% fail on Registration plates

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