1992 · 32 years old at test · Petrol mostly

1992 Rover MINI MOT pass rate and common faults

787 MOT tests in 2024. 69.0% passed first time, compared with 68.8% for all cars the same age.

100About average
Passed first time69.0%
Failed or needed repairs31.0%
Typical mileage at test58,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 787 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Non catalyst emissions: emissions carbon monoxide content excessive6.0%
  2. Service brake imbalance: across an axle3.9%
  3. Rear fog lamp: not working3.3%
  4. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid2.4%
  5. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.3%
  6. Emissions not tested: unable to be completed2.3%
  7. Position lamp: not working2.3%
  8. Service brake performance: efficiency below requirements2.3%
  9. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength2.2%
  10. Horn: not working2.0%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics30.9%
  2. Emissions & leaks16.9%
  3. Brakes15.0%
  4. Suspension14.4%
  5. Body & chassis11.4%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.0%
  7. Steering3.3%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine13.1%
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn6.5%
  3. Wheel bearings: has excessive play5.3%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm5.2%
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases4.4%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: non catalyst emissions: emissions carbon monoxide content excessive. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 1992 Rover MINI?

In 2024, 69.0% of 1992 Rover MINI cars passed their MOT first time, across 787 tests. The average for all 32-year-old cars was 68.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 1992 Rover MINI?

The most common failure reasons were non catalyst emissions: emissions carbon monoxide content excessive; service brake imbalance: across an axle; rear fog lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 1992 Rover MINI reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 100, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).