Rover Mini: brakes MOT failures
Brakes was a recorded failure area in 7.5% of Rover Mini MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 1990, 1994 cars.
Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair cost: £100–£350 per axle (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Brakes failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 628 | 7.2% |
| 1988 | 819 | 7.6% |
| 1990 | 6,011 | 8.0% |
| 1991 | 5,769 | 7.5% |
| 1992 | 5,002 | 7.9% |
| 1994 | 5,399 | 8.1% |
| 1997 | 4,046 | 7.7% |
| 1998 | 5,253 | 6.7% |
| 1999 | 4,578 | 6.7% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.