MINI 1000 MOT Results

Registered in 2000
68.4% pass rate
from 1,189 tests in 2021
(23% better than other 2000 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 2000 cars and highlighted areas where the MINI 1000 is unusually good or bad.

  • 12% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 5.4% fail on Headlamp aim (49% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 5.4% fail on Headlamp aim (62% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (130% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 3.1% fail on Rear fog lamp (130% worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 3.1% fail on Rear fog lamp (130% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.9% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.0% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.67% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.17% fail on All direction indicators
    • 1.3% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.1% fail on Horn (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.17% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 1.2% fail on Headlamps (71% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.76% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.42% fail on Headlamp (88% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Stop lamp (74% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.59% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (63% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.42% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.42% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.25% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.17% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
      • 0.084% fail on Main beam tell-tale
    • 0.084% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.084% fail on Switch
  • 11% fail on Suspension (30% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.3% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.76% fail on Pins and bushes (58% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.50% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.084% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.084% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 3.2% fail on Sub-frames (3 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (4 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Sub-frame (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (8 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.084% fail on Ball joint
    • 2.6% fail on Wheel bearings (110% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (49% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Other suspension component (180% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.93% fail on Ball joint (3 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.17% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.50% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.17% fail on Springs (94% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Bonded suspension units (131 times worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Bonded suspension unit (131 times worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.084% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.084% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.084% fail on Axles
      • 0.084% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.084% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.084% fail on Ball joint
  • 8.2% fail on Steering (120% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 7.4% fail on Steering gear (6 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 7.4% fail on Steering rack (6 times worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Steering linkage components (47% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.084% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.084% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.084% fail on Steering arm
    • 0.084% fail on Steering column
    • 0.084% fail on Steering play
      • 0.084% fail on Steering rack
  • 8.0% fail on Brakes (39% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 7.1% fail on Brake performance
      • 4.0% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (70% worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 4.0% fail on Rbt (sp) (75% worse than other 2000 cars)
          • 2.9% fail on Service brake imbalance (84% worse than other 2000 cars)
          • 1.6% fail on Service brake performance
      • 3.0% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 3.0% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 2.6% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.6% fail on Rbt
          • 1.9% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.76% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.3% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt
          • 1.1% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.25% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.42% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.67% fail on Rigid brake pipes (78% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.17% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.084% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.17% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.084% fail on Pedal
      • 0.084% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.17% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.17% fail on Servos
    • 0.17% fail on Mechanical brake components (92% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.17% fail on Cable
    • 0.084% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.084% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.084% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
  • 8.0% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 7.7% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 7.5% fail on Spark ignition
        • 6.1% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 1.3% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.25% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.084% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.084% fail on Catalytic converter
      • 0.17% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.084% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.084% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.084% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
    • 0.34% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.34% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 7.6% fail on Visibility
    • 5.7% fail on Washers (66% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Wipers (44% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Bonnet
  • 7.5% fail on Body, chassis, structure (23% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 2.2% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
      • 0.084% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.084% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 1.6% fail on Exhaust system (53% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Transmission (50% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Drive shafts (55% better than other 2000 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Joints (55% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.25% fail on Joints
    • 1.3% fail on Seats (3 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.84% fail on Driver's seat (3 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.76% fail on Passenger's seat (5 times worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Chassis
      • 1.0% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.50% fail on Body
      • 0.34% fail on Panel
      • 0.17% fail on Other body component
    • 0.34% fail on Engine mounting (3 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.17% fail on Bracket (14 times worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Doors
      • 0.17% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.17% fail on Door condition
      • 0.084% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.084% fail on Door condition
    • 0.17% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.17% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.17% fail on Floor
  • 2.3% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (41% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.3% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.25% fail on Condition
      • 0.084% fail on Attachment
    • 0.76% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 1.3% fail on Tyres (72% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.93% fail on Tread depth (65% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.42% fail on Condition (81% better than other 2000 cars)
  • 0.42% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.42% fail on Registration plates

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