MINI Roadster MOT Results

Registered in 2012
76.9% pass rate
from 376 tests in 2021
(34% better than other 2012 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 2012 cars and highlighted areas where the MINI Roadster is unusually good or bad.

  • 6.9% fail on Visibility
    • 4.8% fail on Wipers (110% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Washers
    • 0.53% fail on Bonnet (7 times worse than other 2012 cars)
  • 6.4% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 2.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.4% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 1.3% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.3% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.53% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.53% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.53% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.53% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.53% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.27% fail on Headlamps
      • 0.27% fail on Headlamp
    • 0.27% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.27% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.27% fail on Rear fog lamp
  • 4.3% fail on Tyres
    • 3.5% fail on Condition
    • 1.1% fail on Tread depth
  • 2.4% fail on Brakes (60% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Brake performance
      • 1.1% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt
          • 0.80% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.53% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.27% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.27% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.27% fail on Rbt (sp)
    • 0.80% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.53% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.53% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.53% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.53% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.27% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.27% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.27% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  • 2.4% fail on Suspension (74% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Shock absorbers (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.27% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.27% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.27% fail on Ball joint
  • 1.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 0.53% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 0.53% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.27% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.27% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.53% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.53% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 0.80% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.80% fail on Condition (7 times worse than other 2012 cars)
  • 0.53% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.53% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.27% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.27% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.27% fail on Steering
    • 0.27% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.27% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.27% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 0.27% fail on Doors
      • 0.27% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.27% fail on Door condition
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