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MOT History from tests of petrol ROVER MINIs year 1965

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mot history
Pass percent:75.13%
(The average a petrol ROVER MINI year 1965 passes without issue)
Based on:571 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|26
Brakes imbalanced across an axle23
Registration plate lamp issues21
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|17
Headlamp aim out of alignment14
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively13
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|9
Horn not working |1.6.2a|9
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|8
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|8
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|8
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|7
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|7
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort7
Rear brake binding6
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|6
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))5
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|5
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|5
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|5
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|5
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|5
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|5
Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|5
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|5
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|5
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|4
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|4
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b|4
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|4
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|4
Registration plate issues4
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|4
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))4
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|4
Front brake application uneven4
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|3
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|3
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|3
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|3
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|3
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Windscreen washer not working 3
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|3
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|3
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|3
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|3
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement3
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))2
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|2
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|2
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|2
Brake pedal has no servo assistance |3.3.B.2|2
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|2
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|2
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|2
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|2
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|2
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Steering system excessively tight |2.2.D.1|2
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|2
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|2
Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Windscreen washer control missing |8.2.1a|2
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|2
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1|2
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Rear brake application uneven2
Horn not working (7.7 (a))1
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))1
Steering wheel has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))1
Rear Brake cable insecure1
Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b|1
Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside |3.7.C.3a|1
Offside Rear Braking system leaking pipe to hose joint |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Fuel system component leaking fuel pump |7.2.3|1
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Nearside Front Wheel nut|s| loose |4.2.A.1e|1
Offside Front Wheel nut|s| loose |4.2.A.1e|1
Windscreen has damage1
Offside Front Direction indicators not in good working order |function impaired| |1.5.A1b|1
Offside Rear Direction indicators not in good working order |function impaired| |1.5.A1b|1
Offside Front Suspension arm insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting seal near seat belt anchorage (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn looks like outa and inner ball joint has play and also think there might be play in the wheel bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a|1
Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Stop lamp not working both |1.2.1b|1
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both |1.8.A.1b|1
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user poor |1.6.2b|1
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system |1.1.11 |b| |ii||1
Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc nearside front driveshaft outer joint gaiter |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside An item not tested |Manual|1
Wheel nut|s| loose |4.2.A.1e|1
Windscreen wiper not working |3.4 |a||1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Centre Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.1.9|1
Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.7.5c|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm which is adjustable, locking device insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order |not working| |1.2.4a|1
Nearside Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Offside Rear front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a|1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. |6.7.3|1
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))1
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))1
Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))1
Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))1
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings step/sill |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill/floor |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill/floor in centre of sill within seatbelt and seat mounts |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill and floor |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Sub-frame fractured |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Windscreen wiper blade insecure1
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced |2.4.F.2|1
Offside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Steering wheel retaining device insecure steering wheel to boss kit slack |2.1.6|1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill |5.2.6|1
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill |5.2.6|1
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))1
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both sills holes (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both front floor pans (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear floor pans (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage loose |7.1.1 |b||1
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play |5.1.3 |a| |i||1
Offside Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn |7.2.4c|1
Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing |2.4.G.1|1
Centre Front Fuel pipe union leaking |7.2.3|1
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Brake hose excessively deteriorated1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Rear Brake cable locking device missing |3.5.1l|1
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a|1
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Offside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|1
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated |5.2.3|1
Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated |5.2.3|1
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.2.1d|1
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing |2.4.G.2|1
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|1
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn |7.2.4c|1
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Nearside Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing |7.2.4c|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))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 Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released1
Nearside Rear front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside Rear front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts |3.6.B.2a|1
front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view |8.2.1c|1
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view |8.2.1c|1
Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement handbrake cable quadrant pinched at end/restricted cable movement |3.5.1k|1
Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped servo unit to rear of vehicle brake pipe cable tied to battery cable/fouling on clutch housing |3.6.B.1|1
Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3|1
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|1
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure |2.1.2d|1
Nearside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Front Brake hose stretched |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|1
Front Brake hose stretched |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels |3.1.1|1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|1
Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|1
Nearside Front Front suspension retaining device ineffective |2.5.A.4|1
Offside Front Front suspension retaining device ineffective |2.5.A.4|1
Rear Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1|1
Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Front Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Front Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3|1
Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure |2.5.C.1b|1
Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Fluid suspension has no suspension movement |2.4.D.5|1
Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop |2.4.A.1a|1
Exhaust system not adequately supported only one support and that is about to break |7.1.1|1
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |1.1.2 |c||1
Horn control missing |1.6.1|1
Indicator switch missing |1.4.A.1|1
Indicator tell tale missing |1.4.A.2a|1
Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure Column |2.2.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Main beam `tell-tale` not working |1.7.4c|1
Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Track rod end loose |2.2.B.1d|1
Nearside Front Drag link end loose arm on top of hub |2.2.B.1d|1
Nearside Track rod end loose |2.2.B.1d|1
Offside Track rod end loose |2.2.B.1d|1
Indicator switch faulty |1.4.A.1|1
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking wheel cylinder |3.6.A.1|1
Brake pipe inadequately supported front to rear |3.6.B.1|1
Brake pipe kinked front to rear |3.6.B.2b|1

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