MOT History from tests of petrol MORRIS MORRISs year 1970

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Pass percent:57.24%

(The average a petrol MORRIS MORRIS year 1970 passes without issue)

Based on:463 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	36
Registration plate lamp issues	33
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	28
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	26
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	26
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	25
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	22
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	21
Headlamp aim out of alignment	19
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	17
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	17
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	16
Rear brake binding	14
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	14
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	13
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	11
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	11
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	11
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	10
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	9
Brake pipe excessively corroded	9
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	8
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	8
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	8
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	7
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	6
Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	6
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Front brake application uneven	5
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	5
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	5
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	5
Registration plate issues	5
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	5
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	4
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	4
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	4
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	4
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement \|3.3.A.5\|	3
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	3
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	3
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	3
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	3
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	3
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	3
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	3
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Rear brake application uneven	3
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Windscreen washer not working	3
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	3
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	2
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding \|1.2.1 \|f\|\|	2
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	2
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams \|1.7.4b\|	2
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.6.2b\|	2
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	2
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	2
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	2
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means \|7.2.4b\|	2
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	2
Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured \|2.4.B.1a\|	2
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	2
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	2
Indicator switch faulty \|1.4.A.1\|	2
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	2
Offside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	2
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Indicator tell tale missing \|1.4.A.2a\|	2
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	2
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	2
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed \|6.2.B.1a\|	2
Brake pipe kinked \|3.6.B.2b\|	2
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings lower sill \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings lower sill \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings top sill , arch \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Indicator tell tale inoperative n/w on left turn \|1.4.A.2a\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings by spring hanger \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
rear parking \|secondary\| brakes imbalanced	1
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	1
Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way \|3.7.C.2\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	1
Centre Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Front front brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	1
Offside Front front brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	1
Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	1
Steering system excessively rough \|2.2.D.1\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play \|2.5.A.3b\|	1
Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play \|2.5.A.3b\|	1
Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play \|2.5.A.3b\|	1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete \|3.3.A.1b\|	1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel \|2.1.2b\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	1
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing \|2.5.B.3a\|	1
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing \|2.5.A.4\|	1
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	1
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil \|3.5.1h\|	1
Centre Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floorpan holed 7 corroded around spring mounting point \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre floorpan to outer sill edge holed & corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch to floorpan edges holed & corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached \|2.7.2b\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	1
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Outer Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.6a\|	1
front brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	1
Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	1
Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Front All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Nearside Inner Torsion bar deteriorated by pitting so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened \|2.4.E.1b\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| missing \|1.1.A.3a\|	1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Brake pedal inappropriately repaired \|3.3.A.6\|	1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported Along Chassis Leg \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Offside Rear Braking system leaking Union into wheel cylinder \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel Arch/Floor \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis Leg \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner Sill \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner sill \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on not working \|8.2.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s sill step \|5.2.6\|	1
Lower Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel \|2.1.2b\|	1
Brake pedal functionally incomplete \|3.3.A.1a\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside All position lamps not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	1
Stop lamp\|s\| all not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|iii\|\|	1
Rear Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|6.1.8 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding \|1.2.1 \|f\|\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened \|5.3.3 \|b\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened \|5.3.3 \|b\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail \|5.3.3 \|b\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Front Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail \|5.3.3 \|b\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded and seriously weakened \|5.3.1 \|b\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Torsion bar end fixing loose to the extent that relative movement is visible \|5.3.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn OUTER \|5.3.4 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier \|4.13 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Horn not working \|7.7 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Service brake efficiency below requirements \|1.2.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated inner sill \|6.2.4 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	1
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure \|2.4.B.7b\|	1
Offside Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure \|2.4.B.7b\|	1
Centre Brake pipe fouled by moving parts \|3.6.B.2a\|	1
Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Nearside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Nearside Steering rack insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod locating pin locking device missing \|2.4.G.3b\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Upper Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly \|2.5.B.3b\|	1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	1
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device missing \|7.2.4a\|	1
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel \|1.2.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Fluid suspension has no suspension movement \|2.4.D.5\|	1
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Offside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, 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 Front Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Stop lamp not working all \|1.2.1b\|	1
Brake pedal has no servo assistance \|3.3.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint \|2.5.A.1c\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Nearside Driver`s door does not latch securely closed \|6.2.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	1
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Nearside Front All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.B.6d\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.B.6d\|	1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Driver`s door does not latch securely closed \|6.2.B.1a\|	1
Offside Front Lower Ball joint ball pin shank loose \|2.2.B.1c\|	1
Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Rear Brake clevis joint locking device missing \|3.5.1l\|	1
Steering column shaft has excessive end float \|2.1.3\|	1
Front Windscreen wiper blade missing \|8.2.2\|	1
Front position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	1
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	1
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Front Front suspension retaining device missing \|2.5.A.4\|	1
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	1
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	1
Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Fuel hose excessively damaged \|7.2.2\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	1
Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened \|2.4.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Nearside Brake pivot has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Fuel pipe insecure \|7.2.1\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside \|3.7.C.2\|	1
Nearside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Outer Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Outer Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Nearside Front Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing \|8.2.2\|	1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing \|8.2.2\|	1
Offside Front Brake pipe kinked \|3.6.B.2b\|	1
Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing \|7.2.4c\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin \|2.5.A.3b\|	1
Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	1
Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))	1
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play \|2.1.3 \|b\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play \|2.1.3 \|b\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing \|5.3.4 \|b\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))	1
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))	1
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached tie rod retaining nut loose going into bottom suspension arm (5.3.3 (a) (ii))	1
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Inner Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	1
Offside Inner Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Centre Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Front Outer 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 suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside brake drum contaminated by oil \|3.5.1h\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing \|2.5.B.1a\|	1

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 MORRISs year 1970

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