MOT History from tests of petrol AUSTIN MINIs year 1985

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Pass percent:49.70%

(The average a petrol AUSTIN MINI year 1985 passes without issue)

Based on:11,785 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	1369
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	1101
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	858
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	638
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	543
Registration plate lamp issues	542
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	473
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	444
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	393
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	388
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	382
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	375
Registration plate issues	370
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	363
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	347
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	297
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	250
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	241
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	240
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	227
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	220
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	201
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	195
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	187
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	178
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	169
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	166
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	165
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	164
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	164
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	159
Brake pipe excessively corroded	148
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	148
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	139
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	136
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	133
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	132
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	132
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	130
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	129
Rear brake binding	128
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	127
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	125
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	122
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	116
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	113
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	110
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	107
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	107
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	106
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	105
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	104
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	103
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	101
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	98
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	96
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	96
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	95
Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	95
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	94
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	90
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	89
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	89
Rear brake application uneven	89
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	88
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	87
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	87
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	86
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	86
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	85
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	84
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	84
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	81
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	81
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	80
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	79
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	77
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	77
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	74
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	72
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	72
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	71
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	70
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	69
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	69
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	68
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	68
Offside Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	65
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	64
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	63
Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	62
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	60
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	57
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	56
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	56
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	56
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	56
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	55
Steering rack insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	54
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	53
Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	53
Windscreen washer not working	52
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	51
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	50
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	50
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	50
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	50
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	49
Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop \|2.4.A.1a\|	49
Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	49
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	47
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	46
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	46
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	45
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	44
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	44
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	43
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	43
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	42
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	41
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	41
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	40
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	39
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	39
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	38
Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	38
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	38
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	38
Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop \|2.4.A.1a\|	38
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	37
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	37
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	37
Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	36
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	36
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure \|2.1.2d\|	36
Indicator switch insecure \|1.4.A.1\|	36
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	35
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	35
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	35
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	35
Offside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	35
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	35
Front brake application uneven	35
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	35
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	35
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	34
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	34
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	34
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	34
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	33
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	33
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	33
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	33
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	33
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	32
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	32
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	32
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	32
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	32
Windscreen has damage	32
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	32
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	32
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	32
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	32
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))	31
Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	31
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	31
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	31
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	31
Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light \|1.2.1e\|	31
Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	30
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position \|8.4.1\|	30
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	30
Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	30
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	29
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	29
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	29
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	29
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	29
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	29
Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light \|1.2.1e\|	29
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	29
Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	29
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	28
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	28
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	28
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	28
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	28
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	28
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	28
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	27
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	27
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	27
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	26
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	26
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	26
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	26
Offside Front Brake hose twisted \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	26
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	26
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	25
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	25
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	25
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	25
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	25
Rear fog lamp switch missing \|1.3.1a\|	24
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	24
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	24
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	23
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	23
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	23
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	23
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	23
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	22
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	22
Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	22
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	22
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	22
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	22
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	22
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	22
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	22
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	21
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	21
Rear fog lamp switch faulty \|1.3.1a\|	21
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	21
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	21
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement \|3.3.A.5\|	21
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	21
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	21
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel \|2.1.2b\|	21
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	21
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	21
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	21
Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	20
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	20
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing \|2.4.G.2\|	20
Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	20
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	20
Parking brake efficiency below requirements \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	20
rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	20
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	20
Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	20
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	20
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	20
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	19
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	19
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	19
Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	19
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	19
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	18
Nearside Front Passenger`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	18
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	18
Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing \|2.4.G.2\|	18
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	18
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	18
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	18
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	18
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	18
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	18
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	18
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` \|8.3.1b\|	18
Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	18

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MOT History from tests of petrol AUSTIN MINIs year 1985

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