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

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84.8%

Avg Pass Rate

-0.4%

vs Hillman Avg

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Year Ranges

Good

Reliability

Hillman Minx — MOT Reliability Overview

The Hillman Minx has an average MOT pass rate of 84.8%, which is 0.4 percentage points below the Hillman brand average of 85.2%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Minx is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used Hillman Minx, 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 Hillman Minx performs at MOT across different model years.

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Based on 33 vehicles

84.8%Good
Hillman average: 85.2%
Mileage at 5yr

52k mi

Other Hillman Models

Compare MOT reliability across Hillman models.

Hillman Minx De-luxe

80.0% pass rate

Hillman IMP

86.7% pass rate

Hillman Super Minx

82.8% pass rate

Hillman Avenger

90.0% pass rate

Hillman Imp Deluxe

90.9% pass rate

Hillman Imp Super

81.3% pass rate

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Advisory vs Failure

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See detailed fault analysis for Hillman Minx

Hillman Minx — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Hillman Minx MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Hillman Minx?
The average MOT pass rate for the Hillman Minx is 84.8% compared to the Hillman average of 85.2%. 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 Hillman Minx?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Hillman Minx reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 84.8%, the Hillman Minx 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 Hillman Minx?
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 Hillman Minx?
Typical mileage for the Hillman Minx: 52,261 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Minx to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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