MOT History from tests of petrol MORRIS MINIs year 1965

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Pass percent:77.89%

(The average a petrol MORRIS MINI year 1965 passes without issue)

Based on:1,524 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	69
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	52
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	49
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	35
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	34
Registration plate lamp issues	33
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	31
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	26
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	13
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	13
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	13
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	11
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	10
Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	10
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	9
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	8
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	8
Front brake application uneven	8
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	7
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	7
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	7
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Rear brake binding	7
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	6
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	6
Registration plate issues	6
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	6
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	5
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	5
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	5
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	5
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	5
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	5
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	5
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	4
Nearside Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	4
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	4
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	4
Rear brake application uneven	4
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	4
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	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 Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	4
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	3
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	3
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing \|8.2.2\|	3
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	3
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	3
Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	3
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	3
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	3
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	3
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	3
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	3
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement \|3.3.A.5\|	3
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	3
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	3
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	3
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))	3
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Brake pipe excessively corroded	3
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	3
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure \|2.5.C.1b\|	2
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	2
Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop \|2.4.A.1a\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	2
Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))	2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Service brake efficiency below requirements \|1.2.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	2
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	2
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	2
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	2
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	2
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\|	2
Offside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	2
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	2
Offside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	2
Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	2
Rear Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	2
Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	2
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	2
Horn control insecure \|1.6.1\|	2
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	2
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	2
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	2
Windscreen washer not working	2
Offside Headlamp not in good working order \|not working\| \|1.2.4a\|	2
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	2
Indicator tell tale missing \|1.4.A.2a\|	2
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Offside Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	2
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	2

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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Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	69
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	52
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	49
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	35
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	34
Registration plate lamp issues	33
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	31
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	26
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	13
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	13
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	13
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	11
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	10
Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	10
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	9
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	8
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	8
Front brake application uneven	8
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	7
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	7
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	7
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Rear brake binding	7
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	6
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	6
Registration plate issues	6
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	6
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	5
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	5
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	5
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	5
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	5
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	5
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	5
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	4
Nearside Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	4
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	4
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	4
Rear brake application uneven	4
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	4
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	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 Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	4
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	3
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	3
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing \|8.2.2\|	3
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	3
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	3
Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	3
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	3
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	3
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	3
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	3
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	3
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement \|3.3.A.5\|	3
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	3
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	3
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	3
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))	3
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Brake pipe excessively corroded	3
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	3
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure \|2.5.C.1b\|	2
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	2
Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop \|2.4.A.1a\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	2
Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))	2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Service brake efficiency below requirements \|1.2.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	2
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	2
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	2
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	2
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	2
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\|	2
Offside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	2
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	2
Offside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	2
Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	2
Rear Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	2
Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	2
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	2
Horn control insecure \|1.6.1\|	2
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	2
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	2
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	2
Windscreen washer not working	2
Offside Headlamp not in good working order \|not working\| \|1.2.4a\|	2
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	2
Indicator tell tale missing \|1.4.A.2a\|	2
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Offside Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	2
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	2

MOT History from tests of petrol MORRIS MINIs year 1965

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