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

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71.3%

Avg Pass Rate

-7.6%

vs Austin Avg

5

Year Ranges

Average

Reliability

Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto — MOT Reliability Overview

The Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto has an average MOT pass rate of 71.3%, which is 7.6 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 1000 City E Auto on the road.

The most common reasons a Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto fails its MOT are a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning. If you are preparing your Mini 1000 City E Auto for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto, 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 1000 City E Auto performs at MOT across different model years.

1989

Based on 49 vehicles

91.8%Excellent
Austin average: 78.9%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

5.9%

1988

Based on 56 vehicles

73.2%Average
Austin average: 78.9%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

14.0%

1987

Based on 63 vehicles

69.8%Average
Austin average: 78.9%
Dangerous Defects

4.2%

Retest Rate

10.4%

1986

Based on 42 vehicles

45.2%Poor
Austin average: 78.9%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

29.0%

0

Based on 102 vehicles

76.5%Good
Austin average: 78.9%
Mileage at 5yr

45k mi

Top MOT Failures — Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto

The most common reasons a Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

38.1%
2

A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

33.3%
Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

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

Front Nearside

8.2%

Front Offside

4.1%

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 1000 City E Auto

Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto?
The average MOT pass rate for the Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto is 71.3% 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 1000 City E Auto?
The most common MOT failures on the Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto are: A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (38.1%), A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (33.3%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 71.3%, the Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto is rated as "Average" for reliability. This is around average — regular maintenance is recommended to avoid common failure points.
How do I check the MOT history of a Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto?
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 1000 City E Auto?
Typical mileage for the Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto: 45,272 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Mini 1000 City E Auto to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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