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MOT History from tests of petrol ROVER MINIs year 1971

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mot history
Pass percent:65.85%
(The average a petrol ROVER MINI year 1971 passes without issue)
Based on:2,316 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|190
Headlamp aim out of alignment167
Brakes imbalanced across an axle113
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively90
Registration plate lamp issues88
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort79
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|63
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|46
Horn not working |1.6.2a|44
Rear brake binding39
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|34
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|33
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|32
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|29
Brake pipe excessively corroded28
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|27
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|25
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|25
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|22
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|21
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|21
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|20
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|19
Front brake application uneven18
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|18
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|18
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|18
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|17
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|17
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|17
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|17
Registration plate issues17
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|15
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|15
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|15
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|14
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|14
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|13
Rear brake application uneven13
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|13
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|13
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|13
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|12
All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|12
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|12
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|12
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|12
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|12
Brake hose excessively deteriorated11
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|11
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|11
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|11
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|11
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|10
Windscreen washer not working 10
Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|10
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|10
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|9
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|9
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|9
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|9
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|9
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|9
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|9
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|9
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|9
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|9
Brake hose has insufficient room to move9
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b|8
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|8
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|8
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|8
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|8
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure |2.1.2d|8
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel |2.1.2b|8
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|8
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|8
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|8
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|7
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|7
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|7
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|7
Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|7
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|7
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|7
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|7
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|7
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|7
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|7
Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|7
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|7
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|7
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|7
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|7
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|7
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|6
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|6
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e|6
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|6
Offside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|6
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|6
Battery insecure |1.9.1|6
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|6
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|6
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|6
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|6
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|6
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|6
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|6
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|6
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|6
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|6
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|6
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|6
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|5
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|5
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing |2.4.G.2|5
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|5
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|5
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|5
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|5
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|5
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|5
Rear Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|5
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|5
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|5
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|5
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|5
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|5
Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|5
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|5
Windscreen has damage5
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|5
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|5
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|5
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|5
Offside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|4
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.6.2b|4
Offside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|4
Offside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|4
Offside Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|4
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|4
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|4
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|4
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.5|4
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|4
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|4
Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e|4
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated |7.2.4c|4
Emissions not tested |7.0|4
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|4
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|4
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|4
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|4
Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure |2.5.C.1b|4
Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a|4
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|4
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|4
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing |7.2.4c|4
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|4
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|4
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|4
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|4
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|4
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a|4
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|4
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6|4
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|4
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|4
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|4
Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|3
Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1|3
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|3
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|3
Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing |8.2.2|3
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|3
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|3
Offside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|3
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii||3
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|3
Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e|3
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|3
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|3
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|3
rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|3
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|3
Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|3
Nearside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|3
Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|3
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play |5.1.3 |a| |i||3
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |6.1.7 |g| |ii||3
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|3
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|3
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i||3
Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure |2.5.C.1b|3
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|3
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|3
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|3
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|3
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|3
Offside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|3
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))3
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|3
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|3
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|3
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position |8.4.1|3
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b|3
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|3
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||3
Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|3
Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|3
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|3
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|3
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|3
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|3
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|3
Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|3
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete |3.3.A.1b|3
Service brake efficiency below requirements |1.2.2 |a| |i||3
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|3
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6|3
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement3
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|3
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|3

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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