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

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80.9%

Avg Pass Rate

-0.5%

vs Austin Morris Avg

2

Year Ranges

Good

Reliability

Austin Morris Mini City — MOT Reliability Overview

The Austin Morris Mini City has an average MOT pass rate of 80.9%, which is 0.5 percentage points below the Austin Morris brand average of 81.4%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Mini City is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

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

1981

Based on 34 vehicles

85.3%Excellent
Austin Morris average: 81.4%
Retest Rate

16.7%

0

Based on 34 vehicles

76.5%Good
Austin Morris average: 81.4%
Mileage at 5yr

60k mi

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Nearside

17.6%

Offside

17.6%

Rear Nearside

5.9%

Other Austin Morris Models

Compare MOT reliability across Austin Morris models.

Austin Morris Mini Clubman

76.2% pass rate

Austin Morris Mini 95l

88.4% pass rate

Austin Morris Mini Hl

77.8% pass rate

Austin Morris Mini 850 Super

86.7% pass rate

Austin Morris Mini 1275 Gt

85.7% pass rate

Austin Morris Mini Special

92.9% pass rate

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See detailed fault analysis for Austin Morris Mini City

Austin Morris Mini City — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Austin Morris Mini City MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Austin Morris Mini City?
The average MOT pass rate for the Austin Morris Mini City is 80.9% compared to the Austin Morris average of 81.4%. 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 Austin Morris Mini City?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Austin Morris Mini City reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 80.9%, the Austin Morris Mini City is rated as "Good" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Austin Morris Mini City?
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 Austin Morris Mini City?
Typical mileage for the Austin Morris Mini City: 59,871 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Mini City to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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