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MOT History from tests of petrol MORRIS MORRISs year 1969

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mot history
Pass percent:55.15%
(The average a petrol MORRIS MORRIS year 1969 passes without issue)
Based on:359 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment36
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|36
Brakes imbalanced across an axle24
Registration plate lamp issues20
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively13
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|12
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|11
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|11
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|10
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|9
Horn not working |1.6.2a|9
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort8
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|7
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|7
Rear brake binding6
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|6
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|5
Rear brake application uneven5
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|5
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|5
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|5
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|5
Brake hose excessively deteriorated5
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|4
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|4
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|4
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|4
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|4
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|4
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|4
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|4
Front brake application uneven4
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|4
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|4
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|3
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Brake hose damaged3
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|3
Registration plate issues3
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated |7.2.4c|3
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|3
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|3
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose |2.2.B.1c|2
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3|2
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |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
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|2
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|2
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released2
Steering system excessively tight |2.2.D.1|2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b|2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|2
Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|2
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|2
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|2
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|2
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|2
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Nearside 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 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 brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|2
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|2
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|2
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil |3.5.1h|2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|2
Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|1
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Nearside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing |2.4.E.2|1
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Torsion bar insecure at an end fixing |2.4.E.2|1
Offside Front Torsion bar insecure at an end fixing |2.4.E.2|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is severely distorted |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is severely distorted |2.4.A.3|1
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Rear Brake hose excessively damaged |3.6.B.4d|1
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement1
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration |7.3.A.2c|1
Offside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Inner Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1|1
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|1
Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|1
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded NSF chassis/crossmember |2.4.A.3|1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength NSF torsion bar mounting/chassis |2.4.A.3|1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OSR torsion bar mounting/crossmember |2.4.A.3|1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OSR spring hanger/chassis |2.4.A.3|1
Torsion bar attachment bracket damaged and seriously weakened NSF eyelet/bolt worn through |2.4.E.4c|1
Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing NSF bushes worn away |2.4.E.2|1
Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing OSF bushes worn away |2.4.E.2|1
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))1
Offside Track rod end loose |2.2.B.1d|1
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.2.1d|1
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting worn and its strength is seriously reduced |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure |2.4.B.7b|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure |2.4.B.7b|1
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced |2.4.F.2|1
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced |2.4.F.2|1
Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a|1
Driver`s door does not latch securely closed |6.2.B.1a|1
Nearside Rear Wheel nut|s| loose |4.2.A.1e|1
Offside Rear Wheel nut|s| loose |4.2.A.1e|1
Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Centre Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a|1
Rear Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a|1
Offside Inner Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |3.6.C.3|1
Nearside Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.E.4c|1
Offside Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.E.4c|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Front Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3|1
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush |2.5.A.1c|1
Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose |2.2.B.1c|1
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Steering system excessively rough |2.2.D.1|1
Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Centre Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Windscreen wiper control is inaccessible to the driver |8.2.1a|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|1
Offside Front Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.1.9|1
Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Brake hose has insufficient room to move1
Nearside Front Front suspension locking device ineffective |2.5.A.4|1
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||1
Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation |1.2.1 |d||1
front brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|1
Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured |5.2.6|1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured |5.2.6|1
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Headlamp not in good working order |not working| |1.2.4a|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts |3.6.B.2a|1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Rear Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Windscreen wiper blade insecure1
Offside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing |2.4.G.2|1
Stop lamp(s) not working rear (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing |7.2.4c|1
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush |2.5.B.2b|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.B.6d|1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|1
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.6.2b|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||1
Offside Front Tie bar/rod insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Battery insecure |1.9.1|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden bump stop missing |2.4.A.1b|1
Offside Front Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden bump stop missing |2.4.A.1b|1
Nearside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|1
Offside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|1
Steering wheel locking device insecure |2.1.6|1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassi |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))1
Windscreen washer not working 1
Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Nearside Brake cable locking device missing |3.5.1l|1
Offside Brake cable locking device missing |3.5.1l|1
Centre Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order |not working| |1.2.4a|1
Offside Headlamp not in good working order |not working| |1.2.4a|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Indicator switch faulty |1.4.A.1|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Brake pipe excessively corroded1
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Nearside Rear Upper Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure |2.4.B.7b|1
Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing |2.5.A.1b|1
Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing |2.5.A.1b|1
Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension damaged |2.4.G.4a|1
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing |2.2.C.1c|1
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside |3.7.C.2|1
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a|1

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