MOT History from tests of petrol MORRIS MINORs year 1971

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Pass percent:61.25%

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

Based on:14,883 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	1300
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	1206
Registration plate lamp issues	733
Headlamp aim out of alignment	732
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	707
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	586
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	541
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	514
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	492
Rear brake binding	400
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	371
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	322
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	310
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	290
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	252
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	244
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	240
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	230
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	230
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	229
Front brake application uneven	193
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	187
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	173
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	170
Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	149
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	142
Brake pipe excessively corroded	139
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	133
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	124
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	119
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	118
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	116
Rear brake application uneven	115
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	112
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	110
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	103
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	99
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	97
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	92
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	89
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	88
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	86
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	83
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	83
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	82
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	79
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing \|7.2.4c\|	79
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	78
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	75
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	74
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	73
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	71
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	70
Registration plate issues	67
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	64
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	62
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	62
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	60
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	60
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	59
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	58
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	58
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	57
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	56
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	54
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	54
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	54
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	52
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	51
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	51
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	50
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	49
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	49
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	48
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	46
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	46
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	46
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	45
Windscreen washer not working	45
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	45
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	44
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	42
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	42
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	41
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	41
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	41
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	40
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	40
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	39
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	39
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	38
Offside front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	38
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	38
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	38
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	38
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	38
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	37
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement \|3.3.A.5\|	37
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	37
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	36
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	36
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	36
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	35
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	34
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	34
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	34
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	34
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated \|7.2.4c\|	32
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	32
rear parking \|secondary\| brakes imbalanced	32
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	31
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	31
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	31
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	31
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	31
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	30
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	30
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	30
Steering wheel retaining device insecure \|2.1.6\|	30
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	30
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	30
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	30
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	29
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	29
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	29
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	29
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	29
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	28
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	28
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	28
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	26
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	26
Offside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	26
Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	26
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	26
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	26
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	26
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	25
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	25
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	25
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	24
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	24
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	24
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	24
Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	23
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))	23
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	23
Indicator switch faulty \|1.4.A.1\|	23
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	22
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	22
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	22
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	22
Parking brake efficiency below requirements \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	22
Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))	22
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	21
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	21
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	21
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	21
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	21
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	20
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	20
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	20
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	19
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	19
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	19
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage \|2.7.4\|	19
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	19
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage \|2.7.4\|	19
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	19
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	18
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel \|2.1.2b\|	18
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	18
Centre Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	18
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	18
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	18

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MOT History from tests of petrol MORRIS MINORs year 1971

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