AUSTIN MINI 1000 CITY MOT pass rate
73.8% of 1,934 AUSTIN MINI 1000 CITY MOT tests pass.
At 73.8%, The MINI 1000 CITY passes slightly less often than the average across all AUSTIN models (77.2%).
The AUSTIN MINI 1000 CITY passes 73.8% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 6–10 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 10–15 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 15+ years | 73.8% | 1,934 | 50,917 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the AUSTIN MINI 1000 CITY
The most common reason the AUSTIN MINI 1000 CITY fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 114.5% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 114.5% | Not working |
| Brakes | 49.1% | Efficiency below requirements |
| Suspension | 46.0% | Prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |
| Body, chassis, structure | 36.0% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 31.7% | Emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |
| Visibility | 20.8% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Steering | 19.2% | Gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Tyres | 3.6% | Has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 3.3% | Prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced |
| Identification of the vehicle | 2.8% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
Related AUSTIN models
- AUSTIN MINI MAYFAIR — 75.3% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the AUSTIN MINI 1000 CITY?
- 73.8% of AUSTIN MINI 1000 CITY MOT tests pass, based on 1,934 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the AUSTIN MINI 1000 CITY?
- The most common reason the AUSTIN MINI 1000 CITY fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 114.5% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
- Does this show the AUSTIN MINI 1000 CITY's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the AUSTIN service history guide for how to check and keep one.