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MOT History from tests of petrol ROVER MINIs year 1987

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mot history
Pass percent:45.44%
(The average a petrol ROVER MINI year 1987 passes without issue)
Based on:2,040 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment233
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|196
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively137
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|135
Registration plate lamp issues110
Brakes imbalanced across an axle109
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|89
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|89
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort89
Horn not working |1.6.2a|88
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|73
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|69
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|67
Registration plate issues65
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|57
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|55
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|53
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|51
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|46
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|43
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|41
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|40
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|39
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|37
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|37
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))34
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|34
Brake pipe excessively corroded33
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|32
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|31
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|29
Rear brake binding29
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|29
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|29
Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|28
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|28
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|27
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|27
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|26
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|26
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|26
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|26
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|25
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|25
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|25
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|24
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|23
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|23
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|23
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|23
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|23
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|22
Rear brake application uneven22
All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|21
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|21
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|21
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b|21
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|20
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|20
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|19
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|19
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|19
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|18
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|17
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|17
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e|17
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|17
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|17
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|17
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |8.2.1.2 |b||14
Indicator switch insecure |1.4.A.1|14
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|14
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|14
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|14
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|14
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))14
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|13
Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|13
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|13
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|13
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|13
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|13
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|13
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|13
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|13
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|13
Battery insecure |1.9.1|12
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|12
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))12
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|12
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|12
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|12
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|12
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|12
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|12
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|12
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|11
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|11
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|11
Windscreen washer not working 11
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|11
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|11
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|11
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|11
Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a|11
Brake hose excessively deteriorated11
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|11
Offside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|11
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|11
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|10
Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop |2.4.A.1a|10
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))10
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|10
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|10
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|10
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|10
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|10
Emissions not tested |7.0|10
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|10
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|10
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|9
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|9
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|9
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|9
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|9
Front brake application uneven9
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|9
Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a|9
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|9
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure |2.1.2d|8
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|8
Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|8
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|8
Offside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|8
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|8
Offside Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|8
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing |2.4.G.2|8
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|8
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))8
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))8
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|8
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|8
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|7
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))7
Hazard warning switch inoperative |4.4.2 |a| |ii||7
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|7
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|7
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|7
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|7
Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|7
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|7
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|7
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|7
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|7
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete |3.3.A.1b|7
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))7
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|7
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|7
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|7
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|7
Horn not working (7.7 (a))6
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))6
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))6
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))6
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|6
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|6
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|6
Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|6
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|6
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|6
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|6
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|6
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|6
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|6
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|6
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|6
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|6
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))6
Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|6
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|6
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|6
Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. |6.2.A.3|6
Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|6
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|6
Rear fog lamp switch missing |1.3.1a|6
Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3|6
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|6
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|6
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))5
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))5
Brake hose has insufficient room to move5
Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|5
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|5
Offside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|5
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))5
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))5
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))5
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|5
Steering wheel retaining device insecure |2.1.6|5
Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure |3.1.4b|5
Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing |2.4.G.2|5
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|5
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6|5
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|5
Nearside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|5
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|5
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position |8.4.1|5
Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b|5
Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b|5
Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|5
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|5
Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|5
Service brake efficiency below requirements |1.2.2 |a| |i||5
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|5
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|5
Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1|5
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|5
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5
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
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|5
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|5
An item not tested |Manual|4
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))4
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))4
Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii||4
Offside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|4
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|4
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|4
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|4
Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed |6.3.5.a|4
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|4
Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|4
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|4
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|4
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing |8.2.2|4
Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing |8.2.2|4
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|4
Offside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|4
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|4
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|4
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|4
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b|4
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition |7.1.4|4
Front Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|4
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|4
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|4
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted |2.4.G.1|4
Windscreen wiper not working |3.4 |a||4
Nearside Front Side repeater missing |1.4.A.2b|4
Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|4
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))4
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|4
Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e|4
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|4
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|4
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|4
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|4
Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))4
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))4
Position lamp switch faulty |1.1.A.1|4
Windscreen wiper blade insecure4
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|4
Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|4
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|4
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released4
Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e|4
Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e|4
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|4
Nearside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|4
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|4
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|4
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))4
Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|4
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))4
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|4
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|4
Windscreen has damage4

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