MOT History from tests of petrol MORRIS MINORs year 1961

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Pass percent:66.68%

(The average a petrol MORRIS MINOR year 1961 passes without issue)

Based on:7,101 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	597
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	451
Registration plate lamp issues	301
Headlamp aim out of alignment	264
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	210
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	201
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	195
Rear brake binding	188
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	185
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	160
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	141
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	130
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	109
Front brake application uneven	94
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	91
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	88
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	83
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	80
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	76
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	70
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	69
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	66
Rear brake application uneven	66
Brake pipe excessively corroded	65
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	59
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	58
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	56
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	55
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	53
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	52
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	49
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	48
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	47
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	42
Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	40
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	39
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	38
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	38
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	38
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	37
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	36
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	36
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	35
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	33
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	28
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	28
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	28
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	28
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	27
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing \|7.2.4c\|	27
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	26
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	25
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	25
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	25
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	24
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	24
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	23
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	23
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	22
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	22
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	21
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	21
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	21
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	20
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	20
Registration plate issues	20
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	20
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	19
Offside front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	19
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	19
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	18
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	18
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	18
Windscreen washer not working	18
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	17
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	17
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	17
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	17
Steering wheel retaining device insecure \|2.1.6\|	17
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	17
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	17
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	16
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	16
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	16
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	16
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	16
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	16
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	16
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	15
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	15
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	15
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	15
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	15
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	15
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	14
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	14
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	14
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	14
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	14
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	13
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	13
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	13
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	13
Parking brake efficiency below requirements \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	13
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	13
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	13
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	13
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	12
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	12
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	12
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	12
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	11
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	11
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	11
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	11
Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	11
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	11
Nearside Rear front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	10
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	10
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	10
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))	10
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	10
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	10
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	10
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	10
rear parking \|secondary\| brakes imbalanced	10
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	10
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	10
Nearside Semaphore indicator arm arm does not show an amber light to the front \|1.4.C.1b\|	10
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	10
Nearside Semaphore indicator arm does not extend smoothly \|1.4.C.1a\|	9
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	9
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	9
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel \|2.1.2b\|	9
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	9
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	9
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	9
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	9
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	9
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	9
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	9
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	8
Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))	8
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	8
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	8
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	8
Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	8
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	8
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	8
front brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	8
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	8
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	8
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	8
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	8
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	8
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	8
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8

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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MOT History from tests of petrol MORRIS MINORs year 1961

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