Austin Mini Thirty
From 654 MOT tests. Average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are emissions levels exceed default limits, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, a headlamp or light source missing and inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led. The top issue, emissions levels exceed default limits, caused 52 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| emissions levels exceed default limits | 52 |
| the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | 46 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 30 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 26 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 26 |
| an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 20 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 20 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 20 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 18 |
| steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 14 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 16.9% of Mini Thirty failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 7.4% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £108.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 74.7% | emissions levels exceed default limits, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired |
Typical mileage
Half of all Mini Thirtys tested had between 30,587 and 85,665 miles on the clock.
At 56,663 median miles, the Mini Thirty has 0.044 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Austin Mini Thirty MOT pass rate?
The Austin Mini Thirty has a 74.9% MOT pass rate based on 654 real MOT tests. This is around the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Austin Mini Thirty?
The most common MOT failure on the Austin Mini Thirty is emissions levels exceed default limits, which caused 52 failures. Other common issues include the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired.
What is the typical mileage of a Austin Mini Thirty at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Austin Mini Thirty is 56,663 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 30,587 and 85,665 miles.
Buying a used Mini Thirty?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 74.9% pass rate and an average repair bill of £108 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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