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

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85.8%

Avg Pass Rate

+1.9%

vs Morris Avg

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Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Morris Mini — MOT Reliability Overview

The Morris Mini has an average MOT pass rate of 85.8%, which is 1.9 percentage points above the Morris brand average of 83.9%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Mini is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

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

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Based on 120 vehicles

85.8%Excellent
Morris average: 83.9%
Mileage at 5yr

39k mi

Other Morris Models

Compare MOT reliability across Morris models.

Morris Oxford

84.9% pass rate

Morris 6 Cwt Van

82.5% pass rate

Morris Mini Minor

90.9% pass rate

Morris Mini Cooper S

89.2% pass rate

Morris 8

100.0% pass rate

Morris Traveller

85.7% pass rate

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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 Morris Mini

Morris Mini — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Morris Mini MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Morris Mini?
The average MOT pass rate for the Morris Mini is 85.8% compared to the Morris average of 83.9%. 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 Morris Mini?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Morris Mini reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 85.8%, the Morris Mini is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Morris 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 Morris Mini?
Typical mileage for the Morris Mini: 39,464 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Mini to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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