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

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76.5%

Avg Pass Rate

-2.4%

vs Austin Avg

2

Year Ranges

Good

Reliability

Austin Mini Advantage — MOT Reliability Overview

The Austin Mini Advantage has an average MOT pass rate of 76.5%, which is 2.4 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 Advantage on the road.

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

1987

Based on 235 vehicles

75.7%Good
Austin average: 78.9%
Dangerous Defects

1.7%

Retest Rate

13.9%

0

Based on 75 vehicles

77.3%Good
Austin average: 78.9%
Mileage at 5yr

45k mi

Where Failures Occur

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

Rear

9.4%

Front Offside

6.0%

Offside

6.0%

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 Advantage

Austin Mini Advantage — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Austin Mini Advantage MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Austin Mini Advantage?
The average MOT pass rate for the Austin Mini Advantage is 76.5% 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 Advantage?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Austin Mini Advantage reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 76.5%, the Austin Mini Advantage 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 Advantage?
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 Advantage?
Typical mileage for the Austin Mini Advantage: 45,147 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Mini Advantage to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

Check Your Austin Mini Advantage's MOT History

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