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MOT History from tests of petrol LEYLAND CARS MINIs year 1976

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mot history
Pass percent:56.47%
(The average a petrol LEYLAND CARS MINI year 1976 passes without issue)
Based on:2,217 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|213
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|203
Headlamp aim out of alignment172
Brakes imbalanced across an axle160
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|133
Registration plate lamp issues97
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively89
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort80
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|71
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|65
Horn not working |1.6.2a|57
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|56
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|55
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|48
Registration plate issues45
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|41
Brake pipe excessively corroded39
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|35
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|34
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|31
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|31
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|30
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|29
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|28
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|27
Rear brake binding27
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|26
Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|25
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|25
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|24
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|23
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|21
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|21
Front brake application uneven21
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|20
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|19
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|19
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|18
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|18
Brake hose has insufficient room to move18
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b|17
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|17
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|17
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|17
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|16
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|15
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|15
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|15
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|15
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|15
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|15
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|15
Brake hose excessively deteriorated14
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|14
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|14
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|14
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|14
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|14
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|14
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|13
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|13
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|13
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.5|13
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|13
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|13
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|12
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|12
All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|12
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|12
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|12
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|12
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|12
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|12
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e|12
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|11
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|11
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|11
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|11
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|11
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|11
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|10
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|10
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|10
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|10
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|10
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|10
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|10
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|10
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|9
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|9
Rear brake application uneven9
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|9
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|9
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|9
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|9
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|9
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure |2.1.2d|9
Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|9
Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|8
Windscreen wiper blade insecure8
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|8
Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|8
Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|8
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|8
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|8
Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a|8
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|7
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|7
Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|7
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|7
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|7
Offside 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 Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|7
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|7
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|7
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|7
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|7
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|7
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|7
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|7
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel |2.1.2b|7
rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|7
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|7
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|6
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|6
Nearside Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|6
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|6
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|6
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|6
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|6
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|6
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|6
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|6
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|6
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|6
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|5
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|5
Brake hose damaged5
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|5
Offside Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|5
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|5
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|5
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|5
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|5
Battery insecure |1.9.1|5
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|5
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|5
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|5
Nearside Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|5
Offside Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|5
Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|5
Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|5
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))5
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|5
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|5
Emissions not tested |7.0|5
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|5
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|5
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|5
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|5
Windscreen washer not working 5
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|5
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|5
Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))5
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a|4
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |8.2.1.2 |b||4
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|4
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|4
Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|4
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Offside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted |2.4.G.1|4
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|4
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|4
Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2c|4
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|4
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|4
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing |2.4.G.1|4
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|4
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|4
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|4
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|4
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))4
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|4
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|4
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|4
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|4
Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|4
Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts |3.6.B.2a|4
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement4
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|4
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4
Rear Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|4
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))4
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|4
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|4
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|4
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|4
Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1|4
Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|4
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|4
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|4
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|4
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|4
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i||3
Nearside Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|3
Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|3
Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|3
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|3
Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|3
Nearside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|3
Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|3
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|3
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|3
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|3
Nearside Front Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|3
Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose |2.5.B.1a|3
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|3
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|3
Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Offside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|3
Steering system excessively tight |2.2.D.1|3
Offside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|3
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|3
Offside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|3
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|3
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|3
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|3
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))3
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))3
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|3
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|3
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted |2.4.G.1|3
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|3
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|3
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|3
Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|3
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|3
Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|3
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition |7.1.4|3
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|3
Front brake excessively fluctuating3
Offside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|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
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing |2.4.G.2|3
Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced |2.4.G.1|3
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|3
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|3
Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|3
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|3
Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|3

We get to these numbers by trawling through over 1 billion MOT test results since 2004 and crunched the numbers. We remove anything to do with Tyres, as they are model independent and group together common non-model specific issues. We are trying to get to a picture of what models have what issues.

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