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

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75.3%

Avg Pass Rate

-3.6%

vs Austin Avg

2

Year Ranges

Good

Reliability

Austin Mini — MOT Reliability Overview

The Austin Mini has an average MOT pass rate of 75.3%, which is 3.6 percentage points below the Austin brand average of 78.9%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your Mini on the road.

Before buying a used Austin Mini, 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 Mini performs at MOT across different model years.

1989

Based on 85 vehicles

67.1%Average
Austin average: 78.9%
Dangerous Defects

1.6%

Retest Rate

34.9%

0

Based on 248 vehicles

83.5%Good
Austin average: 78.9%
Mileage at 5yr

40k mi

Where Failures Occur

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

Front Offside Upper

9.4%

Front Offside

8.2%

Front Nearside

8.2%

Other Austin Models

Compare MOT reliability across Austin models.

Austin Moke

69.4% pass rate

Austin 1100

93.3% pass rate

Austin Mini Cooper S

92.5% pass rate

Austin Mini 1000 City E

70.9% pass rate

Austin Mini Thirty Auto

71.4% pass rate

Austin Mini Chelsea

71.7% 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 Mini

Austin Mini — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Austin Mini MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Austin Mini?
The average MOT pass rate for the Austin Mini is 75.3% compared to the Austin average of 78.9%. 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 Mini?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Austin Mini reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 75.3%, the Austin Mini 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 Mini?
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 Mini?
Typical mileage for the Austin Mini: 40,422 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Mini to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

Check Your Austin Mini's MOT History

Enter the registration number for the full MOT history — free and instant.

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