MOT History from tests of petrol AUSTIN MINIs year 1972

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Pass percent:72.37%

(The average a petrol AUSTIN MINI year 1972 passes without issue)

Based on:912 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	52
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	46
Headlamp aim out of alignment	41
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	34
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	33
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	22
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	19
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	19
Registration plate lamp issues	17
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	17
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	16
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	13
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	13
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	13
Brake pipe excessively corroded	12
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	12
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	11
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	11
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	11
Rear brake binding	10
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	9
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	7
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	7
Front brake application uneven	6
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	6
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	6
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	6
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	6
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	5
Registration plate issues	5
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	5
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	5
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	5
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	4
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	4
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	4
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))	4
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	4
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	4
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	4
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	4
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	4
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	4
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Rear brake application uneven	3
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	3
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	3
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	3
Offside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	3
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	3
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	3
Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	3
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	3
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	3
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	3
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	3
Brake hose damaged	3
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	3
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	3
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	3
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	3
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	3
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	3
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	2
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	2
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))	2
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Nearside Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	2
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	2
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	2
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position \|8.4.1\|	2
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	2
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	2
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))	2
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	2
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	2
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	2
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
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\|	2
Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind \|3.7.D.2a\|	2
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	2
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))	2
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	2
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	2
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	2
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	2
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	2
Steering rack insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	2
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement \|3.3.A.5\|	2
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	1
Inner Front Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on both not working \|8.2.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Offside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot \|3.5.1c\|	1
Nearside Rear All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat \|5.2.1a\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat \|5.2.1a\|	1
Horn control missing \|1.6.1\|	1
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	1
Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	1
Steering system excessively rough \|2.2.D.1\|	1
Steering column top bearing excessively worn \|2.1.2c\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective \|7.2.4c\|	1
Offside Front Wheel stud\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged \|3.6.B.4d\|	1
Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement flat and pear shaped mounts \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Offside front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	1
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Offside front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Front Sub-frame fractured \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts \|3.6.B.2a\|	1
Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts \|3.6.B.2a\|	1
Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right \|1.6.B4\|	1
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	1
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))	1
Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour \|1.7.5b\|	1
Offside Headlamp incorrect colour \|1.7.5b\|	1
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	1
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration \|7.3.A.2c\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))	1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	1
Offside Rear An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Nearside Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	1
Offside Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	1
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	1
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Upper Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	1
Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	1
Front Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	1
Rear Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	1
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Offside Front Steering locking device insecure track rod end to rack arm \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Steering wheel retaining device missing steering wheel nut not fitted \|2.1.6\|	1
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front panel \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor and jacking point \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor and jacking point \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device missing \|7.2.4a\|	1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Offside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint \|2.5.A.1c\|	1
Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	1
Nearside Upper Front suspension locking device ineffective \|2.5.A.4\|	1
Nearside Lower Front suspension locking device ineffective \|2.5.A.4\|	1
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder securing device loose \|3.5.1j\|	1
Brake pedal has no servo assistance \|3.3.B.2\|	1
Position lamp switch faulty \|1.1.A.1\|	1
Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle \|2.5.A.3b\|	1
All position lamps not in good working order \|function impaired\| \|1.1.A.2a\|	1
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	1
Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor holded within 30cm of nearside front cradle mounting \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor holded within 30cm of nearside front steering mounting \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Offside Rear Air suspension accumulator totally deflated \|2.4.D.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Air suspension accumulator totally deflated \|2.4.D.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop \|2.4.A.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop \|2.4.A.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Rear Radius arm insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Front Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	1
Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Front Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing \|7.2.4c\|	1
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported \|1.9.2a\|	1
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Steering column locking device insecure \|2.1.6\|	1
Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.3\|	1
Offside Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	1
Offside Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order \|not working\| \|1.2.4a\|	1
Offside Headlamp not in good working order \|not working\| \|1.2.4a\|	1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete \|3.3.A.1b\|	1
Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing \|2.5.A.1c\|	1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	1
Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))	1
Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))	1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))	1
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Front Outer Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Headlamp not in good working order \|not working\| \|1.2.4a\|	1
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front brake caliper locking device insecure \|3.5.1l\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill by sub frame \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn \|5.3.4 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front suspension retaining device missing \|2.5.A.4\|	1
Nearside Front suspension retaining device missing \|2.5.A.4\|	1
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	1
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	1
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))	1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))	1
Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure \|2.5.C.1b\|	1
Offside Lower Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding \|1.2.1 \|f\|\|	1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding \|1.2.1 \|f\|\|	1
Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack end \|2.1.3 \|b\| \|i\|\|	1
Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements \|4.2.2 \|a\|\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold/downpipe joint (6.1.2 (a))	1
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))	1
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))	1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))	1
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel \|1.1.2 \|a\|\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
front brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor and inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured floor \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill to floor \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Rear Brake valve leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded boot floor \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded boot floor under fuel tank \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator missing \|1.4.A.2b\|	1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill holed and corroded \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|6.1.D.1a\|	1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded top shock absorber mounting \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded boot floor corner \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill \|5.2.6\|	1
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel \|2.1.2b\|	1
rear parking \|secondary\| brakes imbalanced	1
Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket modified and seriously weakened \|2.4.A.2\|	1
Nearside Front Macpherson strut modified and seriously weakened \|2.4.A.2\|	1
Offside Front Macpherson strut modified and seriously weakened \|2.4.A.2\|	1
Rear Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Offside Front Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	1
Nearside Front Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Front Steering column top bearing excessively worn \|2.1.2c\|	1
Steering column inappropriately modified \|2.2.C.1e\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. \|5.1.1\|	1
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure \|2.5.C.1b\|	1
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.1.9\|	1
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 9.5% (8.2.1.2 (b))	1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing \|8.2.2\|	1
Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder insecurely mounted roll pin missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))	1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Front Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Nearside Inner Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Outer Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|6.1.7 \|g\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail \|1.1.12 \|a\|\|	1
Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail \|1.1.12 \|a\|\|	1
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings INNER WING TOP SHOCKABSORBER MOUNTING POINT AS MARKED \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Passenger`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin insecure \|2.4.G.3a\|	1
Indicator switch insecure \|1.4.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	1
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure \|2.1.2d\|	1
Nearside Front Brake pipe twisted \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	1
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.D.4\|	1
Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	1
Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition \|7.1.4\|	1
Offside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable \|2.2.C.1d\|	1
Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))	1
Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel Nearside & offside (1.2.1 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	1
Nearside Front Track rod end loose \|2.2.B.1d\|	1
Offside Front Track rod end loose \|2.2.B.1d\|	1
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	1
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.2.1d\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly \|2.5.B.3b\|	1
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating \|3.7.B.3\|	1
Stop lamp not working both \|1.2.1b\|	1
Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind \|3.7.D.2a\|	1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1

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MOT History from tests of petrol AUSTIN MINIs year 1972

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