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

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73.2%

Avg Pass Rate

-5.7%

vs Austin Avg

2

Year Ranges

Average

Reliability

Austin Mini Piccadilly — MOT Reliability Overview

The Austin Mini Piccadilly has an average MOT pass rate of 73.2%, which is 5.7 percentage points below the Austin brand average of 78.9%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your Mini Piccadilly on the road.

The most common reasons a Austin Mini Piccadilly fails its MOT are emissions levels exceed default limits, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning. If you are preparing your Mini Piccadilly for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

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

1986

Based on 160 vehicles

70.6%Average
Austin average: 78.9%
Dangerous Defects

0.9%

Retest Rate

24.6%

0

Based on 62 vehicles

75.8%Good
Austin average: 78.9%
Mileage at 5yr

49k mi

Top MOT Failures — Austin Mini Piccadilly

The most common reasons a Austin Mini Piccadilly fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

Emissions levels exceed default limits

7.5%
2

A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

6.3%
Austin Mini Piccadilly Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

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

Rear Offside

8.8%

Offside

7.5%

Rear Nearside

7.5%

Other Austin Models

Compare MOT reliability across Austin models.

Austin Moke

69.4% pass rate

Austin 1100

93.3% pass rate

Austin Mini Cooper S

92.5% pass rate

Austin Mini 1000 City E

70.9% pass rate

Austin Mini Thirty Auto

71.4% pass rate

Austin Mini Chelsea

71.7% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Austin Mini Piccadilly

Austin Mini Piccadilly — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Austin Mini Piccadilly MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Austin Mini Piccadilly?
The average MOT pass rate for the Austin Mini Piccadilly is 73.2% compared to the Austin average of 78.9%. 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 Mini Piccadilly?
The most common MOT failures on the Austin Mini Piccadilly are: Emissions levels exceed default limits (7.5%), A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (6.3%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Austin Mini Piccadilly reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 73.2%, the Austin Mini Piccadilly is rated as "Average" for reliability. This is around average — regular maintenance is recommended to avoid common failure points.
How do I check the MOT history of a Austin Mini Piccadilly?
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 Mini Piccadilly?
Typical mileage for the Austin Mini Piccadilly: 48,979 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Mini Piccadilly to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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