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MOT History from tests of petrol ROVER MINIs year 1991

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mot history
Pass percent:47.60%
(The average a petrol ROVER MINI year 1991 passes without issue)
Based on:30,748 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment3297
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|3263
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|2385
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively1747
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort1587
Registration plate lamp issues1134
Brakes imbalanced across an axle1130
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1083
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|991
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|975
Horn not working |1.6.2a|964
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|962
Registration plate issues903
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|845
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|793
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|743
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|685
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|596
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|588
Brake pipe excessively corroded581
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|561
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|541
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|513
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|484
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|482
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|476
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|453
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|442
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|436
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|436
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|419
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|416
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|402
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|395
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|394
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|393
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|378
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|378
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|376
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|364
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|363
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|359
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|352
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|345
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|342
Rear brake binding330
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|328
Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|324
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|324
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|311
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|310
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|308
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|301
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|296
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|290
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))288
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|287
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|286
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|283
Rear brake application uneven273
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|271
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|263
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|256
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|246
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|245
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e|240
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|238
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|231
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|223
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|217
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|217
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|209
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|207
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|207
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|206
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|201
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|198
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|197
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|197
All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|197
Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2c|195
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|195
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|189
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|188
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|187
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|186
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|185
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|178
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|177
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|177
Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|175
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|171
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|166
Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|157
Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|153
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|151
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|150
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|150
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|141
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|141
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|138
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|137
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|137
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|135
Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop |2.4.A.1a|134
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|133
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|132
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |8.2.1.2 |b||132
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|130
Battery insecure |1.9.1|128
Windscreen washer not working 127
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|126
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|125
Emissions not tested |7.0|124
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|123
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|123
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|121
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|120
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|115
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b|113
Front brake application uneven113
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|111
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|110
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|108
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|108
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|107
Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a|107
Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1|106
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))103
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|103
Offside Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|102
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b|101
Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop |2.4.A.1a|100
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|98
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|98
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|98
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure |2.1.2d|97
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|95
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|93
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|91
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|91
Offside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|91
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|89
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|89
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|87
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel |2.1.2b|86
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|86
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|85
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))84
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened84
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|82
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|82
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))81
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|80
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|80
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|79
Offside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|78
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|78
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|78
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|78
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|77
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|77
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|76
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing |2.4.G.2|76
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|76
Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|75
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|74
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|74
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|74
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|74
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|73
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|73
Windscreen has damage73
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|73
Brake hose has insufficient room to move73
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|72
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|72
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|72
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|72
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|71
Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3|71
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|71
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|70
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|69
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|69
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|68
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|68
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|68
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|68
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|67
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|67
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|66
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|66
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|64
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|64
Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|64
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|63
Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing |2.4.G.2|63
Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|62
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|61
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement61
Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e|61
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))61
Main beam `tell-tale` not working |1.7.4c|61
Brake hose excessively deteriorated60
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|60
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|60
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|60
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))60
Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a|60
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|59
Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|59
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|58
Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|58
Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|57
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|56
Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|56
Offside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|56
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|56
Offside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|56
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i||55
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|55
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1|55
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))54
Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|54
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|54
Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|53
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|53
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|52
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|52
Rear fog lamp switch faulty |1.3.1a|52
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|52
Position lamp switch faulty |1.1.A.1|52
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1|52
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|51
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|51
Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e|51
Offside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|51
Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|51
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|50
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|50
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|49
Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|49

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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