MOT History from tests of petrol AUSTIN MINIs year 1989

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Pass percent:49.39%

(The average a petrol AUSTIN MINI year 1989 passes without issue)

Based on:29,497 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	3043
Headlamp aim out of alignment	2904
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	2245
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	1552
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	1484
Registration plate lamp issues	1303
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	1273
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	1141
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	1134
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	1066
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	1001
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	835
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	809
Registration plate issues	765
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	675
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	648
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	619
Brake pipe excessively corroded	617
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	583
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	570
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	550
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	537
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	524
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	513
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	508
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	458
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	430
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	425
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	422
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	408
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	395
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	395
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	392
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	371
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	356
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	340
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	339
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	335
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	326
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	324
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	322
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	317
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	302
Rear brake binding	302
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	299
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	299
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	294
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	283
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	282
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	280
Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	279
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	276
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	272
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	258
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	257
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	250
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	246
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	245
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	242
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	239
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	235
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	234
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	233
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	232
Rear brake application uneven	232
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	231
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	224
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	219
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	200
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	188
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	186
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	182
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	182
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	182
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	178
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	176
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	175
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	174
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	174
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	173
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	171
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	170
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	169
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	168
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	162
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	162
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	157
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	152
Windscreen washer not working	150
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	148
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	147
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	147
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	146
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	143
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	141
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	141
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	140
Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	139
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	135
Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	134
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	133
Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	129
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	125
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	124
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	122
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	121
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	121
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	120
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	119
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	116
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	115
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	115
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	115
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	107
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	107
Front brake application uneven	107
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	106
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	106
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	106
Indicator switch insecure \|1.4.A.1\|	103
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	102
Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop \|2.4.A.1a\|	102
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	102
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	101
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	100
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	99
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	99
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	96
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	94
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	93
Offside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	93
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	92
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	89
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	89
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	88
Offside Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	86
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	86
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	86
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	85
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure \|2.1.2d\|	85
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	84
Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	83
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	82
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	82
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	82
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	82
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	81
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	81
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	81
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	80
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	80
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	80
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	80
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	78
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	78
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	78
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	77
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	77
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	74
Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	74
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	74
Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	73
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	71
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	70
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing \|2.4.G.2\|	70
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))	69
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel \|2.1.2b\|	69
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	69
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	68
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	68
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	67
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))	67
Windscreen has damage	67
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	67
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	67
Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	66
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	66
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	66
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	66
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	65
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	65
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	64
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	64
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	64
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))	64
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	63
Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light \|1.2.1e\|	62
Steering column top bearing excessively worn \|2.1.2c\|	62
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	62
Offside Front Brake hose twisted \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	62
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	62
Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop \|2.4.A.1a\|	61
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	61
Rear fog lamp switch faulty \|1.3.1a\|	60
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	60
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	60
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	60
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	60
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	59
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	59
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	59
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	59
Parking brake efficiency below requirements \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	59
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	59
Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	58
Horn not working (7.7 (a))	58
Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	58
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	58
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	58
Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light \|1.2.1e\|	57
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	57
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position \|8.4.1\|	57
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	57
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	57
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	56
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	56
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	56
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	56
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	55
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	55
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	55
Main beam `tell-tale` not working \|1.7.4c\|	54
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	54
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	54
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	53
Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	53
Steering rack insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	53
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	53
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	53
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	53
Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing \|2.4.G.2\|	52
Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	52
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	52
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	51
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	51
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	51
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	51
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	51
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	51
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	51
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	50
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	50
Rear fog lamp not working \|4.5.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	50
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))	50
Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	50
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	49
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	49
Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	49
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	49
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))	48
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	48
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	48
Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	47
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	47
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	47
Horn not working \|7.7 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	47
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	46
Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	46
Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	46
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	46
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	46
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` \|8.3.1b\|	46

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MOT History from tests of petrol AUSTIN MINIs year 1989

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