Rover Mini: lighting & signalling MOT failures
Lighting & signalling was a recorded failure area in 12.6% of Rover Mini MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 1988, 1992 cars.
Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair cost: £10–£150 (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Lighting & signalling failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 628 | 15.0% |
| 1988 | 819 | 15.1% |
| 1990 | 6,011 | 14.4% |
| 1991 | 5,769 | 14.2% |
| 1992 | 5,002 | 15.1% |
| 1994 | 5,399 | 14.4% |
| 1997 | 4,046 | 12.5% |
| 1998 | 5,253 | 10.8% |
| 1999 | 4,578 | 10.0% |
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.