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MOT History from tests of petrol AUSTIN MINIs year 1979

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mot history
Pass percent:57.71%
(The average a petrol AUSTIN MINI year 1979 passes without issue)
Based on:279 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment36
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|28
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|15
Brakes imbalanced across an axle13
Registration plate lamp issues13
Registration plate issues11
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort8
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|7
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|7
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|7
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|7
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|6
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively6
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|6
Brake pipe excessively corroded6
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|5
Horn not working |1.6.2a|5
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|5
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|4
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|4
Rear brake application uneven4
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|3
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|3
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|3
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e|3
Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|3
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|3
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|3
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|3
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|3
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|3
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|3
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|2
Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose |2.5.B.1a|2
Offside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|2
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a|2
Brake hose excessively deteriorated2
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|2
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|2
Battery insecure |1.9.1|2
All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|2
Rear brake binding2
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel |2.1.2b|2
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|2
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |8.2.1.2 |b||2
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|2
Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a|2
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|2
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.6.2b|1
engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail |6.1.D.1b|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Steering column shaft has excessive end float shaft loose on rack |2.1.3|1
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure bolt loose |5.2.1a|1
Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing |2.5.A.4|1
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing |2.5.A.4|1
Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing |2.5.A.4|1
Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sills |5.2.6|1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sills |5.2.6|1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill |5.2.6|1
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Brake pipe inadequately supported front to rear at the front |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing |3.5.1j|1
Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing |3.5.1j|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached |5.3.4 |a| |ii||1
Offside Rear Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached |5.3.4 |a| |ii||1
Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` |8.3.1b|1
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|1
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front Suspension arm insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm which is adjustable, locking device insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm which is adjustable, locking device insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth |3.3.A.1b|1
An item not tested |Manual|1
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view |8.2.1c|1
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii||1
Windscreen washer not working 1
front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|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
Steering wheel in a condition likely to injure the driver`s hands |2.1.1|1
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure |2.5.C.1b|1
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Offside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Nearside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Offside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Offside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|1
Nearside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|1
Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed |6.3.5.a|1
Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Offside Front Track rod end loose |2.2.B.1d|1
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure rear subframe nearside front mounting |5.3.3 |a| |i||1
Stop lamp|s| all not working |4.3.1 |a| |iii||1
Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts |3.6.B.2a|1
Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed |6.2.B.1a|1
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Offside Front Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|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
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Track rod end loose |2.2.B.1d|1
Offside Rear Braking system leaking tp flex |3.6.A.1|1
Brake hose has insufficient room to move1
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Rear Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Front Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a|1
Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure power wire rubbing on drive shaft. |1.9.2a|1
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Front Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|1
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Inner Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated |5.1.3 |b| |i||1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure |2.5.C.1b|1
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure |2.1.2d|1
Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))1
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|1
Nearside Front Wheel insecure |4.2.A.1c|1
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement teardrop at front |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement teardrop at front |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1|1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|1
Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure |2.5.C.1b|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))1
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Exhaust system not adequately supported Mounting missing. |7.1.1|1
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|1
Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn tie rod |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Front Upper Body has a projection caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Brake hose twisted |3.6.B.4c|1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Indicator switch faulty |1.4.A.1|1
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Rear Sub-frame cracked |2.4.G.1|1
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6|1
Offside front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Front Sub-frame locating pin incorrectly positioned |2.4.G.3a|1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted |2.4.G.1|1
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Front drive shaft damaged |2.5.C.2a|1
Nearside Inner Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Inner Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Brake hose damaged1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Front Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|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
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin insecure |2.4.G.3a|1
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |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 Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e|1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means |7.2.4b|1
Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle |2.5.A.3b|1
Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle |2.5.A.3b|1
Emissions not tested |7.0|1
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b|1
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration |7.3.A.2c|1
Nearside Rear Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|1
Offside Rear Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Offside Front suspension retaining device missing |2.5.A.4|1

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