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MOT History from tests of petrol LEYLAND CARS MINIs year 1977

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mot history
Pass percent:55.14%
(The average a petrol LEYLAND CARS MINI year 1977 passes without issue)
Based on:3,219 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment283
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|268
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|256
Brakes imbalanced across an axle223
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|195
Registration plate lamp issues172
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively120
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort116
Horn not working |1.6.2a|95
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|88
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|88
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|80
Registration plate issues74
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|67
Brake pipe excessively corroded59
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|58
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|54
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|54
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|50
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|50
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|47
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|45
Front brake application uneven44
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|38
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|38
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|37
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|37
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|36
Rear brake binding35
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|35
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e|35
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|34
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|33
Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|33
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|32
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|31
Brake hose excessively deteriorated31
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|28
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|28
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|28
All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|27
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|26
Rear brake application uneven26
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b|26
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|26
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|25
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|24
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|24
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|24
Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|22
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|22
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|21
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|21
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|21
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|21
Brake hose has insufficient room to move21
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|20
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|19
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|19
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|19
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|19
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|19
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.5|19
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|18
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|18
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|18
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|18
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|17
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|17
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))17
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|17
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|17
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|17
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|17
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|17
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|17
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|16
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|16
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|16
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|15
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|15
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|15
Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a|14
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|14
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|13
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|13
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|13
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|13
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|13
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|13
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|13
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|13
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|13
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|13
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|12
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|12
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|12
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|12
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|12
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|12
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|12
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|11
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|11
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|11
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|11
Emissions not tested |7.0|11
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure |2.1.2d|11
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|11
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|11
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|11
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|11
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|11
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|10
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|10
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|10
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|10
Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a|10
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|10
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|10
Nearside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|10
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|10
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|10
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|10
Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|10
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|9
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|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 Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|9
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|9
Windscreen washer not working 9
Brake hose damaged9
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|9
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|9
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|8
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))8
Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1|8
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|8
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|8
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|8
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|8
Offside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|8
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|8
Battery insecure |1.9.1|8
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|8
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|8
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|8
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|8
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|8
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|8
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|7
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|7
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))7
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|7
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|7
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|7
Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. |6.2.A.3|7
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement7
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|7
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|7
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|7
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|7
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|7
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|7
Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|7
Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2c|7
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|7
Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|7
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position |8.4.1|7
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|7
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|7
Offside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted |2.4.G.1|7
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|7
Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|7
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|6
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|6
rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|6
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |8.2.1.2 |b||6
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|6
Offside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|6
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|6
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|6
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|6
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|6
Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|6
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated |7.2.4c|6
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|6
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|6
Offside Front All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|6
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|6
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|6
Indicator switch insecure |1.4.A.1|6
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|6
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel |2.1.2b|6
rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|6
Steering system excessively tight |2.2.D.1|6
Rear Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|6
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|6
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|6
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|6
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|6
An item not tested |Manual|5
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|5
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|5
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))5
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` |8.3.1b|5
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1|5
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|5
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|5
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|5
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|5
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))5
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|5
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted |2.4.G.1|5
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|5
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|5
Nearside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|5
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|5
Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|5
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|5
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|5
Service brake efficiency below requirements |1.2.2 |a| |i||5
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|5
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|5
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|5

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