MOT History from tests of petrol AUSTIN MINIs year 1982

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Pass percent:51.51%

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

Based on:4,457 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	493
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	404
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	344
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	301
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	233
Registration plate lamp issues	199
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	195
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	195
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	173
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	159
Registration plate issues	154
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	139
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	131
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	129
Brake pipe excessively corroded	113
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	105
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	90
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	88
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	85
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	82
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	77
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	76
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	76
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	73
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	70
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	68
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	65
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	62
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	62
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	62
Rear brake binding	61
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	60
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	57
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	55
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	55
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	54
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	54
Front brake application uneven	52
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	49
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	49
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	47
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	45
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	45
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	45
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	45
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	44
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	43
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	43
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	42
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	41
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	41
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	39
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	39
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	38
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	38
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	37
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	37
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	37
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	36
Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	36
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	36
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	35
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	34
Rear brake application uneven	34
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	34
Offside Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	33
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	33
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	32
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	32
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	31
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	31
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	30
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	30
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	30
Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	30
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	28
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	28
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	27
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	27
Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	26
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	26
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	24
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	24
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	24
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	24
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	24
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	23
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	23
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	23
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	22
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	22
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	22
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	22
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	22
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	21
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	21
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	21
Offside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	21
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	20
Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	20
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure \|2.1.2d\|	19
Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	19
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	19
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	19
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	19
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	19
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	19
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	19
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	19
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	19
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	18
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	18
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	18
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	18
Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop \|2.4.A.1a\|	18
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	18
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	17
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	17
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	17
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	17
Windscreen washer not working	16
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	16
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	15
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	15
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	15
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	15
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	15
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	15
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	15
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	15
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	14
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	14
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	14
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	14
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	14
Offside Front Brake hose twisted \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	14
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	13
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	13
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	13
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	13
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	13
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	13
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	13
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	13
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	13
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	13
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	12
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	12
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	12
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	12
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement \|3.3.A.5\|	12
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	12
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	12
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	12
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	12
Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	12
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position \|8.4.1\|	12
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	12
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	12
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing \|2.4.G.2\|	12
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	12
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	12
Rear fog lamp switch faulty \|1.3.1a\|	11
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	11
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	11
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	11
Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	11
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))	11
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	11
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	11
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	11
Offside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted \|2.4.G.1\|	11
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	11
Windscreen has damage	11
Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	11
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	11
Rear fog lamp switch missing \|1.3.1a\|	11
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	10
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	10
Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	10
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	10
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	10
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	10
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	10
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	10
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	10
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	10
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	10
Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop \|2.4.A.1a\|	10
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	10
Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	10
Nearside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	10
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	10
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	10
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	10
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	10
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	9
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	9
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	9
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	9
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel \|2.1.2b\|	9
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	9
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	9
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	9
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	9
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	9
Steering rack insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	9
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	9
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	9
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	9
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	9
Nearside Front Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	9
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	9
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	9
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	8
Service brake efficiency below requirements \|1.2.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	8
Indicator switch insecure \|1.4.A.1\|	8
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	8
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	8
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	8
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	8
Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	8
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	8
Front Passenger`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	8
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	8
Nearside Track rod end loose \|2.2.B.1d\|	8
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	8
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Bonnet retaining device ineffective \|8.4.2\|	8
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	8
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	8
Offside front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	8
Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	8
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	7
Position lamp switch faulty \|1.1.A.1\|	7
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	7
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\|	7
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	7
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	7
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	7
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	7
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\|	7
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	7
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	7
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	7
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	7
Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	7
Offside Front Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	7
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	7
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	7
Parking brake efficiency below requirements \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	7
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	7
Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light \|1.2.1e\|	7
Offside Front Track rod end loose \|2.2.B.1d\|	7
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	7
Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	7
Offside Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	7
Nearside Rear Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	7
Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	7
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	7
Indicator switch faulty \|1.4.A.1\|	7
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7

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MOT History from tests of petrol AUSTIN MINIs year 1982

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