MOT History from tests of petrol AUSTIN MORRIS MINIs year 1982

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Pass percent:55.35%

(The average a petrol AUSTIN MORRIS MINI year 1982 passes without issue)

Based on:3,330 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	283
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	229
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	229
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	224
Registration plate lamp issues	180
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	141
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	131
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	117
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	110
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	110
Registration plate issues	97
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	85
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	84
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	84
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	75
Brake pipe excessively corroded	71
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	70
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	70
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	62
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	55
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	55
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	54
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	51
Front brake application uneven	50
Rear brake binding	49
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	49
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	48
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	46
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	46
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	43
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	42
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	42
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	40
Rear brake application uneven	39
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	39
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	38
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	37
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	37
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	35
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	34
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	34
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	33
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	33
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	32
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	32
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	31
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	31
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	31
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	31
Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	30
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	30
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	28
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	28
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	27
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	27
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	27
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	26
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	25
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	25
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	24
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	24
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	23
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	23
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	22
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	22
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	22
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	22
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	22
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	22
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	22
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	21
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	21
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	20
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	20
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	20
Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	20
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	20
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	19
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	19
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	19
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	19
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	18
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	18
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	18
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	18
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	18
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	17
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	17
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	17
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	16
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement \|3.3.A.5\|	16
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	16
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	16
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	16
Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	16
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	16
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	15
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	15
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	15
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	15
Offside Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	15
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	15
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	15
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	14
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	14
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	14
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure \|2.1.2d\|	14
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	14
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	14
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	14
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	14
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	14
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	13
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	13
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	13
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	13
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	13
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	13
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	13
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	13
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	13
Windscreen washer not working	13
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	12
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	12
Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	12
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	12
Offside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	12
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	12
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	11
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	11
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	11
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	11
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	11
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	11
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	11
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	11
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	11
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	11
Parking brake efficiency below requirements \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	11
Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	10
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	10
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	10
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	10
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	10
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	10
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	10
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	9
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	9
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	9
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing \|2.4.G.2\|	9
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	9
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	9
Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	9
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	9
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	9
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	9
Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	9
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	8
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	8
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	8
Offside front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	8
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	8
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	8
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	8
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	8
Brake hose damaged	8
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	8
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	8
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	8
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	8
Indicator switch insecure \|1.4.A.1\|	8
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	8
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	8
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	8
Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	7
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	7
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	7
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	7
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	7
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	7
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	7
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	7
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	7
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	7
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	7
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	7
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	6
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	6
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted \|2.4.G.1\|	6
Offside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted \|2.4.G.1\|	6
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	6
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	6
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	6
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	6
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	6
Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	6
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	6
Steering rack insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	6
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	6
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red \|1.3.2e\|	6
Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	6
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	6
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	6
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	6
Rear Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	6
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel \|2.1.2b\|	6
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	6
Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing \|2.4.G.2\|	6
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\|	6
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	6
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	6
Rear fog lamp switch faulty \|1.3.1a\|	6
Offside Front Brake hose twisted \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	5
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced \|2.4.G.1\|	5
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	5
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	5
Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. \|6.2.A.3\|	5
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	5
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	5
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	5
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	5
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.1.3 \|g\| \|ii\|\|	5
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
An item not tested \|Manual\|	5
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	5
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	5
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	5
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	5
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	5
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	5
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth \|3.3.A.1b\|	5
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	5
Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	5
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	5
Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete \|3.3.A.1b\|	5
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	5
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	5
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	5
Indicator switch faulty \|1.4.A.1\|	5
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	5
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	5
Steering column top bearing excessively worn \|2.1.2c\|	5
Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	5
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	5
Fuel pipe insecure \|7.2.1\|	5
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.D.4\|	5

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MOT History from tests of petrol AUSTIN MORRIS MINIs year 1982

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