MOT History from tests of petrol MORRIS 6 CWTs year 1971

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Pass percent:74.58%

(The average a petrol MORRIS 6 CWT year 1971 passes without issue)

Based on:1,479 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	81
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	66
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	45
Headlamp aim out of alignment	40
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	33
Rear brake binding	30
Registration plate lamp issues	28
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	23
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	23
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	22
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	21
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	21
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	17
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	16
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	16
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	16
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	15
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	13
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	13
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	12
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	12
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	12
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	11
Registration plate issues	10
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	9
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	9
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	8
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	8
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	8
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	8
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	8
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	8
Front brake application uneven	8
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	8
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	7
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing \|7.2.4c\|	7
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	7
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	7
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	6
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	6
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	6
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	6
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Rear brake application uneven	5
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	5
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	5
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	5
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	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 Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	4
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	4
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	4
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	4
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	4
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	4
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	4
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	4
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	3
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	3
Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing \|2.5.A.4\|	3
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	3
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	3
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	3
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	3
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	3
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	3
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	3
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	3
Steering system excessively tight \|2.2.D.1\|	2
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	2
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	2
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	2
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing \|2.5.A.4\|	2
Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	2
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
rear parking \|secondary\| brakes imbalanced	2
Offside Front Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	2
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Nearside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	2
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|4.4.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated \|7.2.4c\|	2
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring \|2.4.B.7a\|	2
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	2
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	2
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	2
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind \|3.7.D.2a\|	2
Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose \|2.4.B.6a\|	2
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	2
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Upper Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	2
Service brake efficiency below requirements \|1.2.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	2
Nearside Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	2
Offside Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	2
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	2
Offside Track rod end loose \|2.2.B.1d\|	2
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	2
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	2
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2

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Most common failures	No# failures
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	81
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	66
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	45
Headlamp aim out of alignment	40
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	33
Rear brake binding	30
Registration plate lamp issues	28
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	23
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	23
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	22
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	21
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	21
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	17
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	16
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	16
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	16
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	15
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	13
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	13
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	12
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	12
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	12
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	11
Registration plate issues	10
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	9
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	9
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	8
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	8
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	8
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	8
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	8
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	8
Front brake application uneven	8
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	8
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	7
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing \|7.2.4c\|	7
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	7
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	7
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	6
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	6
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	6
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	6
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Rear brake application uneven	5
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	5
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	5
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	5
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	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 Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	4
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	4
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	4
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	4
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	4
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	4
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	4
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	4
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	3
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	3
Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing \|2.5.A.4\|	3
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	3
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	3
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	3
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	3
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	3
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	3
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	3
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	3
Steering system excessively tight \|2.2.D.1\|	2
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	2
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	2
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	2
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing \|2.5.A.4\|	2
Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	2
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
rear parking \|secondary\| brakes imbalanced	2
Offside Front Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	2
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Nearside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	2
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|4.4.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated \|7.2.4c\|	2
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring \|2.4.B.7a\|	2
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	2
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	2
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	2
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind \|3.7.D.2a\|	2
Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose \|2.4.B.6a\|	2
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	2
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Upper Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	2
Service brake efficiency below requirements \|1.2.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	2
Nearside Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	2
Offside Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	2
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	2
Offside Track rod end loose \|2.2.B.1d\|	2
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	2
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	2
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2

MOT History from tests of petrol MORRIS 6 CWTs year 1971

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