Rover Mini MOT pass rate
75.5% of 25,959 Rover Mini MOT tests pass.
The Mini has a pass rate of 75.5%, a little higher than the average across all Rover models (71.3%).
At 75.5%, the Rover Mini passes slightly less often than 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 | too few tests (2) | 2 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | too few tests (5) | 5 | no reading |
| 6–10 years | too few tests (9) | 9 | no reading |
| 10–15 years | too few tests (1) | 1 | no reading |
| 15+ years | 75.5% | 25,936 | 50,847 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the Rover Mini
The most common reason the Rover Mini fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 76.1% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 76.1% | Not working |
| Suspension | 49.5% | Prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 49.1% | Emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |
| Brakes | 43.7% | Efficiency below requirements |
| Body, chassis, structure | 29.3% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Visibility | 21.7% | Not working |
| Steering | 17.6% | Gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Tyres | 6.1% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 5.6% | Prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced |
| Identification of the vehicle | 3.4% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
Related Rover models
- Rover 75 — 64.1% pass rate
- Rover 25 — 68.1% pass rate
- Rover 45 — 62.3% pass rate
- Rover 216 — 71.1% pass rate
- Rover Metro — 71.3% pass rate
- Rover 214 — 68.7% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the Rover Mini?
- 75.5% of Rover Mini MOT tests pass, based on 25,959 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the Rover Mini?
- The most common reason the Rover Mini fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 76.1% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
- Does this show the Rover Mini'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 Rover service history guide for how to check and keep one.