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

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73.8%

Avg Pass Rate

-5.0%

vs Austin Avg

2

Year Ranges

Average

Reliability

Austin Mini Sprite — MOT Reliability Overview

The Austin Mini Sprite has an average MOT pass rate of 73.8%, which is 5.0 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 Sprite on the road.

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

1984

Based on 36 vehicles

66.7%Average
Austin average: 78.9%
Dangerous Defects

3.8%

Retest Rate

38.5%

0

Based on 21 vehicles

81.0%Good
Austin average: 78.9%
Mileage at 5yr

39k mi

Where Failures Occur

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

Front Nearside

33.3%

Front Offside

33.3%

Front

5.6%

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 Sprite

Austin Mini Sprite — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Austin Mini Sprite MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Austin Mini Sprite?
The average MOT pass rate for the Austin Mini Sprite is 73.8% 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 Sprite?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Austin Mini Sprite reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 73.8%, the Austin Mini Sprite 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 Sprite?
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 Sprite?
Typical mileage for the Austin Mini Sprite: 39,145 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Mini Sprite to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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