MOT History from tests of petrol MORRIS 1000s year 1971

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Pass percent:73.37%

(The average a petrol MORRIS 1000 year 1971 passes without issue)

Based on:830 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	61
Registration plate lamp issues	34
Headlamp aim out of alignment	33
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	30
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	21
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	20
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	20
Rear brake binding	17
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	14
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	12
Front brake application uneven	12
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	11
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	11
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	8
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	8
Rear brake application uneven	7
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	7
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Brake pipe excessively corroded	6
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	5
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	5
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	5
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	5
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	4
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, 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
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	4
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing \|7.2.4c\|	4
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	4
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	3
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Registration plate issues	3
rear parking \|secondary\| brakes imbalanced	3
Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	3
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Windscreen washer not working	3
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	3
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	2
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	2
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Horn control missing \|1.6.1\|	2
Offside Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Parking brake efficiency below requirements \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	2
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.D.3a\|	2
Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	2
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	2
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	2
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	2
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	2
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	2
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement \|3.3.A.5\|	2
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	2
Prop shaft bent (6.1.7 (e))	2
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	2
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	1
Offside Driver`s door does not latch securely closed \|6.2.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Front suspension retaining device missing \|2.5.A.4\|	1
Offside front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	1
Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	1
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush \|2.5.B.2b\|	1
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Stop lamp\|s\| all not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|iii\|\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Steering column retaining device insecure \|2.1.6\|	1
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Nearside Front Steering locking device ineffective track rod end lock nut (2.1.3 (d))	1
Offside Front Steering locking device ineffective track rod end lock nut (2.1.3 (d))	1
Nearside Front Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))	1
Offside Front Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))	1
Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint \|2.5.A.1c\|	1
Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding osr brake heavily binding \|1.2.1 \|f\|\|	1
Stop lamp\|s\| not working stop lamps not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Parking \|secondary brake\| on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 \|1.3.1 \|b\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. \|6.2.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure \|2.4.B.7b\|	1
Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind \|3.7.D.2a\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	1
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Front suspension locking device ineffective \|2.5.A.4\|	1
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|3.1.9\|	1
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Nearside Rear front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Offside Rear front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Nearside Rear front parking brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.6a\|	1
Offside Rear front parking brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.6a\|	1
Windscreen has damage	1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket fractured \|2.4.B.6b\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket cracked \|2.4.B.6b\|	1
Offside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned \|4.1.D.1e\|	1
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Centre Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.B.6d\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.B.6d\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured top leaf broken \|2.4.B.1a\|	1
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	1
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	1
Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.3\|	1
Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating \|3.7.B.3\|	1
Front Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside \|3.7.C.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Brake cable insecure \|3.5.1d\|	1
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	1
Rear position lamp\|s\| not working both rear \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Front position lamp\|s\| not working both front side lights \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Headlamp not working on main beam both front \|1.7.5a\|	1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	1
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting \|6.6.6\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting \|6.6.6\|	1
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only \|3.1.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only \|3.1.2\|	1
Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only \|3.1.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Nearside Inner Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Inner Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	1
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings spring hanger \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings spring hanger \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Leaf Spring \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid \|3.6.G.1f\|	1
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	1
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Brake performance not tested brake pipe leaking \|3.7.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Braking system leaking pipe inside engine bay \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Steering rack insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	1
Offside Front front brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	1
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	1
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	1
Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Offside Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Offside Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Nearside Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Nearside Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod locating pin insecure \|2.4.G.3a\|	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play \|2.5.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play \|2.5.A.3b\|	1
Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play \|2.5.A.3b\|	1
Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play \|2.5.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device missing \|7.2.4a\|	1
Nearside Indicator tell tale missing \|1.4.A.2a\|	1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii))	1
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))	1
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	1
Offside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))	1
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))	1
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch at top \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel \|1.1.2 \|a\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced \|7.1.1 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))	1
Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))	1
Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage \|2.7.4\|	1
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Indicator switch faulty \|1.4.A.1\|	1
Offside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Stop lamp\|s\| not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Rear Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Rear Stop lamp missing \|1.2.1a\|	1
Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	1
Offside brake caliper securing device loose \|3.5.1j\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Nearside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired \|1.5.1c\|	1
Offside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired \|1.5.1c\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding \|1.2.1 \|f\|\|	1
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated \|7.2.4c\|	1
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	1
Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Windscreen washer control missing \|8.2.1a\|	1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Rear An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced \|6.1.1 \|c\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced \|6.1.1 \|c\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play \|5.1.3 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play \|5.1.3 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting nut missing \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	1
Centre Rear Lower Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Offside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))	1
Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))	1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))	1
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))	1

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.

Please note: We take the data from the DVSA. This data is raw and can contain typos and spelling mistakes that garages may have entered while recording a MOT result. Specifically miss-match on names of models and makes. We are constantly cleaning the data so bear with the odd issue.

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MOT History from tests of petrol MORRIS 1000s year 1971

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