MOT History from tests of petrol MORRIS MINORs year 1965

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Pass percent:60.86%

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

Based on:9,499 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	847
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	660
Registration plate lamp issues	475
Headlamp aim out of alignment	434
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	372
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	352
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	327
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	295
Rear brake binding	295
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	275
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	264
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	219
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	210
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	177
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	164
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	152
Front brake application uneven	150
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	149
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	138
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	137
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	133
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	118
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	108
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	103
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	92
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	91
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	89
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	86
Brake pipe excessively corroded	85
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	83
Rear brake application uneven	82
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	82
Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	80
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	80
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	79
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	73
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	73
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	56
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	55
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	54
Registration plate issues	54
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	50
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	49
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	49
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	47
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	46
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	46
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	46
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	46
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	44
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	43
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	42
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	40
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	40
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	39
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	38
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	38
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	37
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	36
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	33
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	33
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	33
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	33
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	33
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	32
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	32
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	32
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	32
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	31
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	31
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	30
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	30
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement \|3.3.A.5\|	29
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	29
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	28
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	28
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	28
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	27
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	27
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	27
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	25
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	25
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	25
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	25
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	25
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	25
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	25
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	24
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	23
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	22
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	22
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	22
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	22
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	21
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	21
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	21
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	21
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing \|7.2.4c\|	21
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	20
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	20
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	20
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	20
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	20
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	19
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	19
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	19
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	19
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	19
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	19
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	19
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	19
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	18
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	18
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	18
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	18
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	18
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	18
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	18
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	18
Windscreen washer not working	17
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	17
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	17
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	17
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	17
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	17
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	17
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	17
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	16
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	16
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	16
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated \|7.2.4c\|	16
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	16
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	15
Parking brake efficiency below requirements \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	15
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	15
rear parking \|secondary\| brakes imbalanced	15
Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	15
Offside front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	14
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	14
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	14
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	14
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	14
Steering column top bearing excessively worn \|2.1.2c\|	14
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))	13
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	13
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	13
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	13
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	13
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	13
Offside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	13
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	13
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	13
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	13
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	12
Steering wheel retaining device insecure \|2.1.6\|	12
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	12
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	12
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	12
Horn control missing \|1.6.1\|	12
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	12
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	12
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	12

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 1965

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