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MOT History from tests of petrol AUSTIN MINIs year 1969

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mot history
Pass percent:71.00%
(The average a petrol AUSTIN MINI year 1969 passes without issue)
Based on:2,086 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|136
Headlamp aim out of alignment97
Brakes imbalanced across an axle90
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort69
Registration plate lamp issues61
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|60
Horn not working |1.6.2a|42
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively33
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|28
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|23
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|22
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|22
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|22
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|20
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|19
Rear brake binding19
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|18
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|17
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|17
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|17
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|16
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|16
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|16
Registration plate issues16
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|15
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b|14
Brake hose excessively deteriorated14
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|13
Brake hose has insufficient room to move13
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|12
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|12
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|12
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|11
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|10
Rear brake application uneven10
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|10
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|10
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|10
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|10
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|10
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|9
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|9
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|9
Brake pipe excessively corroded9
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|9
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|8
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|8
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|8
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|8
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|8
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|8
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|8
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|8
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|8
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|8
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|8
Front brake application uneven8
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|7
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|7
Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a|7
Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|7
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|7
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|7
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|7
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|7
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|7
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|7
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|7
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|7
Windscreen wiper blade insecure6
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|6
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|6
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|6
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|6
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|6
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|6
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|6
All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|6
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|6
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|6
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|6
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|5
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|5
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position |8.4.1|5
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|5
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|5
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|5
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|5
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|5
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|5
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement5
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|5
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|5
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|5
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|5
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|5
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|5
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|5
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Offside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|5
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|4
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|4
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|4
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|4
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|4
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|4
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|4
Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1|4
Nearside Fluid suspension has no suspension movement |2.4.D.5|4
Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a|4
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|4
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|4
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|4
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|4
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Offside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|4
Nearside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|4
Nearside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|4
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e|4
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|4
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|4
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|4
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|3
Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b|3
Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|3
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|3
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|3
Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop |2.4.A.1a|3
Battery insecure |1.9.1|3
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a|3
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|3
Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1|3
Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|3
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|3
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|3
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|3
Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts |3.6.B.2a|3
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|3
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|3
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value |1.2.2 |a| |ii||3
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|3
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted |2.4.G.1|3
Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|3
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|3
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|3
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|3
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|3
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|3
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released3
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|3
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|3
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|3
Offside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|3
Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2c|3
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|3
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|3
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|3
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|3
Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|3
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|3
Emissions not tested |7.0|2
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure |2.1.2d|2
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing |8.2.2|2
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|2
Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|2
Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts |3.6.B.2a|2
Nearside Rear Radius arm severely distorted |2.4.G.1|2
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|2
Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|2
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` |8.3.1b|2
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Lower Steering column shaft has excessive end float |2.1.3|2
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|2
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||2
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|2
Offside Front All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|2
Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|2
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle |7.3.A.2b|2
Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|2
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle |7.3.A.2b|2
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration |7.3.A.2c|2
Steering wheel retaining device insecure |2.1.6|2
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|2
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|2
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|2
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|2
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value |1.4.2 |a| |ii||2
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|2
Steering column shaft has excessive end float |2.1.3|2
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Offside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted |2.4.G.1|2
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|2
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Steering wheel locking device insecure |2.1.6|2
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|2
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|2
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|2
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn |7.2.4c|2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|2
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts |3.6.B.2a|2
Brake cable has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|2
rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|2
Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1|2
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|2
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|2
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|2
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn |2.5.C.1b|2
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3|2
Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b|2
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|2
Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1|2
Offside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|2
Offside Front suspension locking device ineffective |2.5.A.4|2
Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing |2.5.A.4|2
Nearside Inner Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up |2.5.C.1d|2
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))2
Nearside Front Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|2
Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|2
Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|2
Offside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|2
Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel |1.2.1 |a| |ii||2
Nearside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|2
Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|2
Offside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|2
Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.6.2b|2
Front Horn not working |1.6.2a|2
Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover missing |2.2.C.1c|2
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||2
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||2
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted |1.1.12 |b| |ii||2
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|2
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|2
Nearside Rear Wheel nut|s| loose |4.2.A.1e|2
Indicator switch faulty |1.4.A.1|2
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|2
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|2
Offside front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b|2
Nearside Upper Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|2

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