MINI Convertible MOT Results

Registered in 2011
70.8% pass rate
from 960 tests in 2021
(26% better than other 2011 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 2011 cars and highlighted areas where the MINI Convertible is unusually good or bad.

  • 8.8% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 3.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.10% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.8% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.8% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.4% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Rear fog lamp (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Rear fog lamp (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.73% fail on Headlamps (72% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.31% fail on Headlamp (87% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.42% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.42% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.31% fail on Direction indicators (82% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Flashing type (82% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.31% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.10% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.10% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.10% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.10% fail on Electrical wiring
  • 6.9% fail on Visibility (43% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 4.3% fail on Wipers (81% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Washers
    • 0.21% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.10% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.10% fail on Windscreen
  • 4.6% fail on Tyres
    • 2.5% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.1% fail on Condition
    • 0.21% fail on Size/type
  • 3.4% fail on Suspension (69% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.73% fail on Suspension arms (80% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.73% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.73% fail on Anti-roll bars (71% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Pins and bushes (5 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.10% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.10% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.10% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.42% fail on Springs (91% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Coil springs (91% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.42% fail on Coil spring (91% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.21% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.10% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.10% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 2.7% fail on Brakes (60% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.4% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.4% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.52% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.52% fail on Brake discs
    • 1.3% fail on Brake performance (61% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.83% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.83% fail on Rbt
          • 0.63% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.31% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.21% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.10% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.10% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.10% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.10% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.10% fail on Rbt
          • 0.10% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.10% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.10% fail on Rbt (sp)
    • 0.21% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.21% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.10% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.10% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.10% fail on Leaks
      • 0.10% fail on Servos
  • 0.94% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (62% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.83% fail on Exhaust emissions (65% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Spark ignition (73% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.10% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.10% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.42% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.31% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.10% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
    • 0.10% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.10% fail on Undertray
  • 0.94% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.52% fail on Condition (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.42% fail on Attachment
  • 0.83% fail on Body, chassis, structure (73% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.31% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.21% fail on Undertray
    • 0.10% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.10% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.10% fail on Bracket
    • 0.10% fail on Body
      • 0.10% fail on Panel
  • 0.42% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.42% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.42% fail on Steering (78% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on Steering linkage components (80% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Track rod end (78% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.21% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.21% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.10% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.10% fail on Condition
    • 0.10% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
Read the Honest John Review

  • MINI Convertible (2009 - 2015)
    Highly desirable and very pretty. Handles well even with the roof down. Lower emissions than previous MINI Convertible. Air conditioning now standard.

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