ROVER MINI MOT Pass Rate
74.6% of 3,963 ROVER MINI MOT tests pass.
The MINI has a pass rate of 74.6%, a little higher than the average across all ROVER models (70.3%).
At 74.6%, The ROVER MINI passes slightly less often than the national average for cars (78.3%).
Pass rate by vehicle age
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | too few tests (2) | 2 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 6–10 years | too few tests (1) | 1 | no reading |
| 10–15 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 15+ years | 74.6% | 3,960 | 52,004 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the ROVER MINI
The most common reason the ROVER MINI fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 68.1% of failed tests, most often logged as "not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 68.1% | not working |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 56.7% | Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |
| Brakes | 48.6% | efficiency below requirements |
| Suspension | 48.3% | prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |
| Body, chassis, structure | 28.8% | constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Visibility | 23.1% | not working |
| Steering | 18.3% | gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Tyres | 6.1% | tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 5.0% | prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced |
| Identification of the vehicle | 4.2% | does not conform to the specified requirements |