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MOT History from tests of petrol LEYLAND CARS MINIs year 1978

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mot history
Pass percent:56.61%
(The average a petrol LEYLAND CARS MINI year 1978 passes without issue)
Based on:3,017 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment302
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|236
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|213
Brakes imbalanced across an axle185
Registration plate lamp issues140
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort126
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively124
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|97
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|94
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|83
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|73
Horn not working |1.6.2a|72
Brake pipe excessively corroded65
Registration plate issues57
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|56
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|53
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|50
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|50
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|47
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|45
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|42
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|42
Brake hose excessively deteriorated41
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|40
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|39
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|39
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|37
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|36
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|36
Rear brake binding36
Front brake application uneven34
All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|32
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|31
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|30
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|29
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|27
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b|27
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|27
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|27
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|27
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|27
Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|26
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|26
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|26
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|25
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|25
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|25
Rear brake application uneven24
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|23
Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|23
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|23
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|23
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|23
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|22
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|21
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e|21
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|20
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|20
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|20
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|20
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|19
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|19
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|19
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|19
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|18
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|18
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|18
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|18
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|17
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|17
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|16
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|16
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|16
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|16
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|15
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|15
Brake hose has insufficient room to move15
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|15
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|15
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|14
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|14
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|14
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|14
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|14
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|14
Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a|13
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|13
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|13
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|12
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|12
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|12
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|12
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.5|12
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|12
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|12
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|12
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|12
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|12
Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1|12
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|12
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|11
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|11
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|11
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|11
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|11
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|11
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|11
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|11
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|11
Offside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|11
Emissions not tested |7.0|11
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|10
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|10
Brake hose damaged10
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|10
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |8.2.1.2 |b||10
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|10
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|10
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|10
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|10
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|10
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|10
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|10
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|10
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|9
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|9
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|9
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|9
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement9
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|9
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|9
Battery insecure |1.9.1|9
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure |2.1.2d|9
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|9
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|9
Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|9
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|9
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|9
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|9
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|8
Position lamp switch faulty |1.1.A.1|8
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|8
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position |8.4.1|8
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|8
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|8
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|8
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|8
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|8
Nearside Front Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|8
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|8
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|8
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|7
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|7
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|7
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|7
Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3|7
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|7
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|7
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|7
An item not tested |Manual|7
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|7
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|7
Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|7
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|7
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|6
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement6
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|6
Nearside Track rod end loose |2.2.B.1d|6
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|6
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|6
Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|6
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6|6
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete |3.3.A.1b|6
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|6
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|6
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|6
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel |2.1.2b|6
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |8.2.1.2 |b||6
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|6
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|6
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|6
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|6
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|6
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|6
Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing |2.4.G.2|6
Windscreen washer not working 6
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3|6
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|6
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|6
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|6
Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|5
Nearside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|5
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|5
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|5
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|5
Front Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|5
Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|5
Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a|5
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|5
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|5
Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|5
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|5
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|5
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` |8.3.1b|5
Windscreen wiper blade insecure5
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|5
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released5
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|5
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|5
Nearside Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|5
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle |7.3.A.2b|5
Offside front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b|5
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|5
Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|5
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|5
Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|5
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|5
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|5
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|5
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Rear Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|5
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|5
Offside Front Brake hose twisted |3.6.B.4c|5
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|5
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|5
Offside Front Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1|5
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|4
Nearside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|4
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|4
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|4
Offside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted |2.4.G.1|4
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|4
Offside Track rod end loose |2.2.B.1d|4
Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|4
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|4
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|4
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|4
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|4
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|4
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|4
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|4
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|4
Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|4
Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts |3.6.B.2a|4
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|4
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|4
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|4
Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|4
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration |7.3.A.2c|4
All direction indicators not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||4
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|4
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|4
Offside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|4
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop |2.4.A.1a|4
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|4
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|4
Indicator switch faulty |1.4.A.1|4
Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|4
Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b|4
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|4
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing |7.2.4c|4
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|4
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|4
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|4
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|4
Windscreen has damage4
Offside Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|4
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))4
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6|4
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|4
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|4
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|4
Nearside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|4
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|4
Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure |2.5.C.1b|4
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|4
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|4
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|4
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|4
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|4
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))4
Offside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|4
Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Direction indicators not in good working order |function impaired| |1.5.A1b|4
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|4
Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|4
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|4
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.6.2b|4
Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1|4
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|4
Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|4
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|4
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1|4
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|4
rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|4
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a|4

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