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MOT History from tests of petrol ROVER MINIs year 1986

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mot history
Pass percent:52.36%
(The average a petrol ROVER MINI year 1986 passes without issue)
Based on:1,847 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment205
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|164
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|114
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively83
Registration plate lamp issues82
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|69
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|67
Brakes imbalanced across an axle65
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|63
Horn not working |1.6.2a|60
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort58
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|57
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|55
Registration plate issues51
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|48
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|40
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|35
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|32
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))31
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|31
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|29
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|29
Brake pipe excessively corroded28
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|28
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|26
Rear brake binding25
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|25
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|24
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|23
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|23
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|21
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|21
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|20
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|19
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|19
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|19
All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|18
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|18
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|18
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|18
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|18
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |8.2.1.2 |b||18
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|17
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|17
Brake hose excessively deteriorated17
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|17
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|17
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|17
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|16
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|16
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|16
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|15
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|15
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|15
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|15
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|15
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))15
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))15
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|15
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|15
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))14
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|14
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|14
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|14
Rear brake application uneven13
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|13
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|13
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|13
Windscreen washer not working 13
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|12
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|12
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|12
Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|11
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|11
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|11
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|11
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|11
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|11
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|11
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|11
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|10
Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|10
Offside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|10
Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|10
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))10
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|9
Emissions not tested |7.0|9
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|9
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|9
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|9
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|9
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e|9
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|9
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|9
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|9
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|8
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|8
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|8
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|8
Offside Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|8
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|8
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|8
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|8
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|8
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|7
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|7
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|7
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|7
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|7
Battery insecure |1.9.1|7
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |8.2.1.2 |b||7
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|7
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|7
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|7
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|7
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|7
Offside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|7
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))7
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|7
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))6
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))6
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|6
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b|6
Indicator switch insecure |1.4.A.1|6
Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|6
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))6
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|6
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement6
Service brake efficiency below requirements |1.2.2 |a| |i||6
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i||6
Nearside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|6
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))6
Offside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted |2.4.G.1|6
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|6
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|6
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|6
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|6
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|6
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|6
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|6
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|5
Windscreen has damage5
Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3|5
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|5
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))5
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))5
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|5
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|5
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|5
Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))5
Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a|5
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|5
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|5
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|5
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure |2.1.2d|5
Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|5
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|5
Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop |2.4.A.1a|5
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|5
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|5
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|5
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|5
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|5
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|5
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))5
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|5
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|5
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|5
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|5
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|5
Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a|5
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))5
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))5
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))5
Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|5
Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. |6.2.A.3|5
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|5
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|5
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|5
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|4
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|4
Indicator switch faulty |1.4.A.1|4
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|4
Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed |6.3.5.a|4
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))4
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))4
Nearside Front Track rod end loose |2.2.B.1d|4
Offside front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|4
Windscreen wiper blade insecure4
Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))4
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|4
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|4
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|4
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|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
Offside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|4
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))4
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))4
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))4
Front brake application uneven4
Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii||4
Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii||4
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|4
Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|4
Nearside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|4
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|4
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|4
Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop |2.4.A.1a|4
Stop lamp|s| all not working |4.3.1 |a| |iii||4
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))4
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|4
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))4
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|4
Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|4
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|4
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|4
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|4
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|4
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding 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
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|4
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement4
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|4
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|4
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))4
Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b|4
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|4
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|4
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|4
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing |2.4.G.2|4
Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|4
Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced |2.4.G.1|4
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|4
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Offside Front Brake hose twisted |3.6.B.4c|3
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|3
Steering rack damaged and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|3
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|3
Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|3
Offside 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 Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))3
Nearside Side repeater missing |1.4.A.2b|3
Offside Side repeater missing |1.4.A.2b|3
Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b|3
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|3
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|3
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|3
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|3
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|3
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition |7.1.4|3
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|3
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))3
Nearside Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|3
Hazard warning switch inoperative |4.4.2 |a| |ii||3
Nearside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||3
Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|3
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured |3.1.9|3
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|3
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|3
Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|3
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))3
Offside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|3
Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop |2.4.A.1a|3
Rear All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|3
All direction indicators not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||3
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))3
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|3
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|3
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|3
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|3
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|3
Nearside 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
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|3
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))3
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|3
Brake hose has insufficient room to move3
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing |8.2.2|3
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6|3
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|3
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))3
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play |5.1.3 |a| |i||3
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))3
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|3
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))3
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))3
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))3
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))3
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))3
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))3
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|3
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|3
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|3
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|3
Rear fog lamp switch faulty |1.3.1a|3
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6|3
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))3
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))3
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))3
Direction indicators not in good working order |function impaired| |1.5.A1b|3
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))3

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