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MOT History from tests of petrol ROVER MINIs year 1979

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mot history
Pass percent:61.20%
(The average a petrol ROVER MINI year 1979 passes without issue)
Based on:1,902 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment168
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|121
Brakes imbalanced across an axle104
Registration plate lamp issues84
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|74
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively61
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|51
Horn not working |1.6.2a|44
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|43
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|43
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort41
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|36
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|33
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|27
Registration plate issues26
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|24
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|23
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|23
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|23
Brake pipe excessively corroded23
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|22
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|21
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|20
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|19
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|17
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|17
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|17
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|17
Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|16
Front brake application uneven16
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |8.2.1.2 |b||15
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|15
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e|15
Rear brake binding14
Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|14
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|14
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|14
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|13
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))12
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|12
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|12
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|12
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|12
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|12
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|12
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|12
Brake hose has insufficient room to move12
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b|12
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|12
Rear brake application uneven11
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|11
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|11
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|11
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|11
Battery insecure |1.9.1|11
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|10
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.5|10
Brake hose excessively deteriorated10
Windscreen washer not working 10
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|10
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|10
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|10
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|9
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|9
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|9
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|9
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|9
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|9
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|9
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|9
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|9
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|8
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|8
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|8
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|8
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|8
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|8
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|8
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|8
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|8
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|7
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|7
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|7
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|7
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|7
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|7
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|7
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|7
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|7
Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a|7
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.1.3 |g| |ii||6
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|6
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|6
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))6
All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|6
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|6
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|6
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|6
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|6
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))6
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|6
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|5
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|5
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|5
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|5
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|5
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|5
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|5
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|5
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|5
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|5
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|5
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))5
Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|5
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|5
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|5
Emissions not tested |7.0|5
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|5
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|4
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3|4
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|4
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.1.3 |g| |ii||4
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|4
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||4
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|4
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|4
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|4
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|4
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|4
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|4
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|4
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|4
Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|4
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel |2.1.2b|4
Nearside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|4
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|4
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|4
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|4
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|4
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|4
Offside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|4
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|4
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|4
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|4
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|4
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|4
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|4
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|4
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|4
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure |2.1.2d|4
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|4
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released4
Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1|4
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|3
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|3
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|3
Nearside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||3
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|3
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|3
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|3
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|3
Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|3
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|3
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))3
Service brake efficiency below requirements |1.2.2 |a| |i||3
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play |5.1.3 |a| |i||3
Offside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|3
Indicator switch insecure |1.4.A.1|3
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|3
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|3
Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|3
Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|3
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|3
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play |5.1.3 |a| |i||3
Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|3
Nearside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|3
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|3
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|3
Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3|3
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1|3
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|3
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|3
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing |2.4.G.2|3
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))3
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|3
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|3
All position lamps not working |4.2.1 |a||3
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|3
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|3
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|3
Horn emits two or more alternating tones |1.6.2d|3
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|3
Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|3
Stop lamp|s| all not working |4.3.1 |a| |iii||3
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|3
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|3
Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop |2.4.A.1a|3
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|3
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|3
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|3
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|3
Rear Brake cable insecure3
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|3
Offside Front Track rod end loose |2.2.B.1d|3
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|3
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|3

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