MOT History from tests of petrol AUSTIN MINIs year 1990

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Pass percent:50.00%

(The average a petrol AUSTIN MINI year 1990 passes without issue)

Based on:1,286 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	147
Headlamp aim out of alignment	146
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	83
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	72
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	58
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	52
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	49
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	48
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	48
Registration plate lamp issues	42
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	37
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	37
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	37
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	32
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	32
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	30
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	26
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	26
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	25
Registration plate issues	25
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	25
Brake pipe excessively corroded	22
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	21
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	21
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	19
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	19
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	19
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	18
Rear brake binding	17
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	17
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	17
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	17
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	15
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	15
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	14
Rear brake application uneven	14
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	14
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	14
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	13
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	13
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	12
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	12
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	12
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	12
Windscreen washer not working	12
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	11
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	11
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	11
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	11
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	11
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	11
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	11
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	11
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	11
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	11
Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	10
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	10
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	10
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	10
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	10
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	9
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	9
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	9
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	9
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	9
Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	8
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	8
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	8
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	8
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	8
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	8
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	8
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	7
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	7
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	7
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	7
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	7
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	7
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	7
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	7
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	7
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	7
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	6
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	6
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	6
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	6
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	6
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	6
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	6
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	6
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	6
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	6
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	6
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	6
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	5
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	5
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	5
Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	5
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	5
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	5
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	5
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	5
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	5
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	5
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	5
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	5
Steering column top bearing excessively worn \|2.1.2c\|	5
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	5
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	4
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	4
Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))	4
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	4
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	4
Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	4
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\|	4
Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Front brake application uneven	4
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))	4
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	4
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	4
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	4
Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light \|1.2.1e\|	4
Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light \|1.2.1e\|	4
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))	4
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	4
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))	3
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	3
Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
rear parking \|secondary\| brakes imbalanced	3
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	3
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	3
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	3
Nearside Rear Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	3
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	3
Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	3
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	3
Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	3
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	3
Brake hose damaged	3
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	3
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	3
Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	3
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\|	3
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Parking brake efficiency below requirements \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	3
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	3
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	3
Nearside Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	3
Offside Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	3
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	3
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))	3
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	3
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	3
Nearside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	3
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	3
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	3
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	3
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	3
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	3
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	3
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	3
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	3
Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Windscreen has damage	3
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	2
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	2
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))	2
Nearside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	2
Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated \|7.2.4c\|	2
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	2
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	2
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	2
Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	2
Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	2
Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	2
Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	2
Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	2
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	2
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop \|2.4.A.1a\|	2
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop \|2.4.A.1a\|	2
Offside Rear Wheel nut\|s\| loose \|4.2.A.1e\|	2
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Front Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	2
Nearside Front Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	2
Offside Rear Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	2
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	2
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Rear Wheel nut\|s\| loose \|4.2.A.1e\|	2
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted \|2.4.G.1\|	2
Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))	2
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red \|1.3.2e\|	2
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))	2
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	2
Rear fog lamp switch faulty \|1.3.1a\|	2
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	2
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	2
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop \|2.4.A.1a\|	2
Nearside Outer Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Track rod end loose \|2.2.B.1d\|	2
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\|	2
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))	2
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))	2
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))	2
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	2
Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. \|6.2.A.3\|	2
Offside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	2
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced \|2.4.F.2\|	2
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))	2
Offside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Nearside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	2
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	2
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Indicator switch faulty \|1.4.A.1\|	2
Offside rear brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	2
front brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	2
Offside Front Upper Front suspension locking device ineffective \|2.5.A.4\|	2
Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))	2
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))	2
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation \|1.1.A.2\|	2
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light \|1.2.1e\|	2
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Offside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted \|2.4.G.1\|	2
Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel \|2.1.2b\|	2
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	2
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))	2
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	2

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MOT History from tests of petrol AUSTIN MINIs year 1990

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