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MOT reliability

Austin Mini chelse

3 vehicles · 20 completed MOT tests analysed
50%
MOT pass rate

Based on 3 Austin Mini chelse vehicles and 20 completed MOT tests, the Austin Mini chelse has an overall 50% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 68,612 miles.

3
Vehicles
20
MOT tests
2,521
Avg miles / year
4.8
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Austin Mini chelse problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Austin Mini chelse MOT tests:

  • Other102%
  • Steering7%
  • Brakes5%
  • Emissions & nuisance2%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension1%
  • Body & structure1%
  • Seatbelts & equipment1%
  • Visibility1%

Austin Mini chelse pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
20560%

Fuel types: Petrol (3)

Most common Austin Mini chelse MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Austin Mini chelse MOT tests:

  1. Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (6 times)
  2. Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (6 times)
  3. Oil leak (4 times)
  4. Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) (3 times)
  5. Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a) (2 times)
  6. Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5) (2 times)
  7. front exhaust mountingslightly insecure (2 times)
  8. Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (2 times)
  9. Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b) (2 times)
  10. Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (2 times)
  11. Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working (2 times)
  12. Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) (2 times)
  13. Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) (2 times)
  14. front bumper insecure (2 times)
  15. n/s door step corroded (2 times)

Austin Mini chelse pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1986 3 20 50% 68,612

Austin Mini chelse reliability FAQ

Across 3 Austin Mini chelse vehicles in our MOT data, 50% pass the MOT (a 50% failure rate), with about 4.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Austin Mini chelse MOT issues are: Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3); Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3); Oil leak.

The typical Austin Mini chelse in our data has covered around 68,612 miles.

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