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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Austin Morris Mini 1000. Check any Mini 1000 by registration number below.

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76.9%

Avg Pass Rate

-4.5%

vs Austin Morris Avg

3

Year Ranges

Good

Reliability

Austin Morris Mini 1000 — MOT Reliability Overview

The Austin Morris Mini 1000 has an average MOT pass rate of 76.9%, which is 4.5 percentage points below the Austin Morris brand average of 81.4%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your Mini 1000 on the road.

Before buying a used Austin Morris Mini 1000, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Austin Morris Mini 1000 performs at MOT across different model years.

1980

Based on 41 vehicles

78.0%Good
Austin Morris average: 81.4%
Retest Rate

16.7%

1979

Based on 53 vehicles

71.7%Average
Austin Morris average: 81.4%
Dangerous Defects

6.9%

Retest Rate

27.6%

0

Based on 68 vehicles

80.9%Good
Austin Morris average: 81.4%
Mileage at 5yr

51k mi

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Rear Offside

7.3%

Front Nearside

4.9%

Front Offside

4.9%

Other Austin Morris Models

Compare MOT reliability across Austin Morris models.

Austin Morris Mini Clubman

76.2% pass rate

Austin Morris Mini 95l

88.4% pass rate

Austin Morris Mini Hl

77.8% pass rate

Austin Morris Mini City

76.5% pass rate

Austin Morris Mini 850 Super

86.7% pass rate

Austin Morris Mini 1275 Gt

85.7% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Austin Morris Mini 1000

Austin Morris Mini 1000 — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Austin Morris Mini 1000 MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Austin Morris Mini 1000?
The average MOT pass rate for the Austin Morris Mini 1000 is 76.9% compared to the Austin Morris average of 81.4%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Austin Morris Mini 1000?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Austin Morris Mini 1000 reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 76.9%, the Austin Morris Mini 1000 is rated as "Good" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Austin Morris Mini 1000?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Austin Morris Mini 1000?
Typical mileage for the Austin Morris Mini 1000: 51,376 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Mini 1000 to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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