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

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79.3%

Avg Pass Rate

+0.4%

vs Austin Avg

2

Year Ranges

Good

Reliability

Austin Mini Red Hot — MOT Reliability Overview

The Austin Mini Red Hot has an average MOT pass rate of 79.3%, which is 0.4 percentage points above 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 Red Hot on the road.

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

1988

Based on 111 vehicles

77.5%Good
Austin average: 78.9%
Dangerous Defects

1.2%

Retest Rate

9.9%

0

Based on 37 vehicles

81.1%Good
Austin average: 78.9%
Mileage at 5yr

54k mi

Where Failures Occur

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

Rear Offside

7.2%

Rear Nearside

5.4%

Front Offside

5.4%

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 Red Hot

Austin Mini Red Hot — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Austin Mini Red Hot MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Austin Mini Red Hot?
The average MOT pass rate for the Austin Mini Red Hot is 79.3% 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 Red Hot?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Austin Mini Red Hot reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 79.3%, the Austin Mini Red Hot 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 Mini Red Hot?
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 Red Hot?
Typical mileage for the Austin Mini Red Hot: 54,228 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Mini Red Hot to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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