MOT History from tests of petrol AUSTIN MORRIS MINIs year 1980

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Pass percent:55.68%

(The average a petrol AUSTIN MORRIS MINI year 1980 passes without issue)

Based on:10,808 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	1025
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	906
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	831
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	674
Registration plate lamp issues	561
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	489
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	474
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	462
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	296
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	285
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	285
Registration plate issues	249
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	245
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	231
Brake pipe excessively corroded	226
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	219
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	204
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	190
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	172
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	172
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	169
Rear brake binding	163
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	155
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	146
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	143
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	143
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	138
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	136
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	126
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	124
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	123
Front brake application uneven	122
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	116
Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	111
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	108
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	105
Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	105
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	104
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	104
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	101
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	101
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	99
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	95
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	94
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	93
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	93
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	92
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	92
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	86
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	86
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	84
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	84
Rear brake application uneven	82
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	81
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	78
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	76
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	73
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	72
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	69
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	68
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	65
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	64
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	64
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	63
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	63
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	62
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	61
Windscreen washer not working	59
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	59
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	58
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	58
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	57
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	57
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	57
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	55
Offside Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	54
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	53
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	52
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	50
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	49
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	48
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	48
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	48
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	47
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	47
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	47
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	47
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	46
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	46
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	45
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	44
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	44
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	44
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	43
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	43
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	42
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	41
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	41
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	41
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	40
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	40
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	40
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	40
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	39
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	39
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	39
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	39
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	39
Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	39
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	38
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement \|3.3.A.5\|	38
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	38
Offside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	37
Brake hose damaged	37
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	37
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	37
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	37
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	37
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	37
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	36
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	36
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	36
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	36
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	34
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	33
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	33
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	33
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	32
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	32
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	32
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	32
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure \|2.1.2d\|	32
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	31
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	31
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel \|2.1.2b\|	31
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	31
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	30
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	30
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	30
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	30
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	30
Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	29
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	29
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	29
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	28
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	28
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	28
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	28
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	28
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	28
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	27
Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	27
Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	27
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	27
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	26
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	26
Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	26
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	26
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	26
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	26
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	25
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	25
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	25
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	25
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	24
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	24
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	23
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	23
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	23
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	23
Offside Front Brake hose twisted \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	23
Steering rack insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	22
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	22
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	22
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	22
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	22
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	22
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	22
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	21
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))	21
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	21
Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	21
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	20
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	20
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	20
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	20
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	20
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	20
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	20
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	19
Nearside Front Passenger`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	19
Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	19
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	19
Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop \|2.4.A.1a\|	19
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	19
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	19
Parking brake efficiency below requirements \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	19
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing \|2.4.G.2\|	19
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	19
Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	19
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	19
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	18
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	18
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	18
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	18
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	18
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	18
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	18
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	18
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	18
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	18
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	18
Indicator switch insecure \|1.4.A.1\|	18
Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	18
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	18
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	18
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	18
Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	18
Steering column top bearing excessively worn \|2.1.2c\|	18
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	18
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	17
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	17
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	17
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	17
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	17
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	17
Offside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	17
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	17
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	17
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	17
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	17
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	17
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	16
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	16
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	16
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	16
Steering column shaft has excessive end float \|2.1.3\|	16
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	16
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	16
Offside Front Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	16
Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing \|2.4.G.2\|	16
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	16
An item not tested \|Manual\|	15
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	15
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	15
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	15
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	15
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	15
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	15
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	15
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	15
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	15
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	15
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	15
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	15
Windscreen has damage	15
Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	15

We get to these numbers by trawling through over 1 billion MOT test results since 2004 and crunched the numbers. We remove anything to do with Tyres, as they are model independent and group together common non-model specific issues. We are trying to get to a picture of what models have what issues.

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MOT History from tests of petrol AUSTIN MORRIS MINIs year 1980

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