MOT History from tests of petrol AUSTIN MORRIS MINIs year 1981

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Pass percent:54.53%

(The average a petrol AUSTIN MORRIS MINI year 1981 passes without issue)

Based on:6,235 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	552
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	499
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	479
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	444
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	298
Registration plate lamp issues	264
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	241
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	229
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	219
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	214
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	186
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	171
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	169
Brake pipe excessively corroded	166
Registration plate issues	160
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	124
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	119
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	117
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	117
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	111
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	110
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	110
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	106
Front brake application uneven	105
Rear brake binding	105
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	98
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	97
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	93
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	89
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	82
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	79
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	72
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	69
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	68
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	66
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	66
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	63
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	62
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	62
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	62
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	61
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	60
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	59
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	58
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	58
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	56
Rear brake application uneven	56
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	55
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	54
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	53
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	52
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	51
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	50
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	49
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	49
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	48
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	47
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	47
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	47
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	46
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	45
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	45
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	44
Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	44
Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	44
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	44
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	42
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	42
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	41
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	40
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	38
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	37
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	37
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	35
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	35
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	35
Offside Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	34
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	32
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	31
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	31
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	30
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	29
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	29
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	29
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	29
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	28
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	28
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	28
Windscreen washer not working	28
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	27
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	26
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	26
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	26
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	25
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	25
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	25
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	25
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	25
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	25
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	24
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	24
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	23
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	23
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	23
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	23
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	22
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	22
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	21
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	21
Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	21
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	21
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	21
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	21
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	21
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	21
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	21
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	20
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	20
Rear fog lamp switch missing \|1.3.1a\|	20
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	20
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	20
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement \|3.3.A.5\|	20
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))	20
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	19
Steering rack insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	19
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	19
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	19
Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	19
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	19
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	18
Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	18
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	18
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	18
Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	18
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	18
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	18
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel \|2.1.2b\|	17
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	17
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	17
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	17
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	17
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	17
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	17
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	17
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	17
Offside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	17
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	16
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	16
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure \|2.1.2d\|	16
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	16
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	16
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	16
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	16
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	16
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	15
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	15
Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	15
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	15
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	15
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	15
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	15
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	14
Position lamp switch faulty \|1.1.A.1\|	14
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	14
Brake hose damaged	14
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	14
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	14
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	14
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	14
Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	14
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	14
Offside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted \|2.4.G.1\|	13
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	13
Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop \|2.4.A.1a\|	13
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	13
Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	13
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	13
Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	13
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	12
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	12
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	12
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	12
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	12
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	12
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	12
Steering column top bearing excessively worn \|2.1.2c\|	12
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	12
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	12
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	12
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	12
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	11
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	11
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	11
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	11
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	11
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	11
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	11
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	11
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	11
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	11
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	11
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	11
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	11
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	11
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	11
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	11
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	11
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	11
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	11
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	10
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted \|2.4.G.1\|	10
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	10
Offside Front Brake hose twisted \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	10
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	10
rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	10
Indicator switch faulty \|1.4.A.1\|	10
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	10
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	10
Rear fog lamp switch faulty \|1.3.1a\|	10
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	10
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	10
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	10
Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced \|2.4.G.1\|	10
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition \|7.1.4\|	10
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	10
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	10
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	10
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	9
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	9
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	9
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	9
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	9
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	9
Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light \|1.2.1e\|	9
Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	9
Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	9
Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop \|2.4.A.1a\|	9
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	9
Nearside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	9
Rear fog lamp tell tale missing \|1.3.1b\|	9
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	9
Indicator switch insecure \|1.4.A.1\|	9
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	9
Offside Track rod end loose \|2.2.B.1d\|	9
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	9
Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	9
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	9
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	9
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	9

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MOT History from tests of petrol AUSTIN MORRIS MINIs year 1981

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