MOT History from tests of petrol ROVER MINIs year 1992

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Pass percent:47.15%

(The average a petrol ROVER MINI year 1992 passes without issue)

Based on:27,087 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	2923
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	2459
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	2452
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	1625
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	1422
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1224
Registration plate lamp issues	1054
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	1014
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	951
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	876
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	869
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	801
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	769
Registration plate issues	734
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	726
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	696
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	657
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	524
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	503
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	483
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	483
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	475
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	444
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	439
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	439
Brake pipe excessively corroded	434
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	429
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	428
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	427
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	421
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	421
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	409
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	402
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	401
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	401
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	399
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	397
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	395
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	388
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	371
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	339
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	329
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|7.3.D.3\|	311
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	309
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	298
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	297
Rear brake binding	294
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive \|7.3.D.4\|	293
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	292
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	290
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	281
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	277
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	271
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	270
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	264
Rear brake application uneven	250
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	249
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	245
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	241
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	239
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	233
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	227
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	223
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	221
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	221
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	221
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	219
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	216
Steering column top bearing excessively worn \|2.1.2c\|	214
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	213
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	211
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	207
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	205
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	205
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	200
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	191
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	189
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	188
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	188
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	187
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	187
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	185
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	184
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	181
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	181
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	178
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	178
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	177
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	168
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	167
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	167
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	164
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	161
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	157
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	156
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	154
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	152
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	150
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	147
Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	146
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	145
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	139
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	139
Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	132
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	131
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	131
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	130
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	129
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	129
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	126
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	122
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	121
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	116
Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	116
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	111
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	111
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	111
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	110
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	107
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	107
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	107
Offside Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	105
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	103
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	103
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	103
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	99
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	98
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	97
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	96
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	94
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	94
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	94
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	92
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	91
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	91
Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	90
Front brake application uneven	90
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	88
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	88
Windscreen washer not working	87
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	87
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	87
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	86
Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop \|2.4.A.1a\|	85
Windscreen has damage	84
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	84
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	84
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	83
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	80
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	79
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	79
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	77
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	77
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	76
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	74
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	74
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	74
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	74
Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	74
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	74
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	74
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	74
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	73
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	73
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	73
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	72
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure \|2.1.2d\|	72
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	72
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	71
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	71
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	70
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	70
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	69
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	69
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))	68
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	68
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	67
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	67
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	67
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	67
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	67
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	67
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	67
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel \|2.1.2b\|	66
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	65
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	65
Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	65
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	64
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	64
Parking brake efficiency below requirements \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	63
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	62
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	62
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	61
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing \|2.4.G.2\|	60
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	60
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	60
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	59
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	59
Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	59
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	59
Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop \|2.4.A.1a\|	59
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	58
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	58
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	57
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	57
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	57
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))	56
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	56
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	56
Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	55
Nearside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	55
Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light \|1.2.1e\|	55
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	55
Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light \|1.2.1e\|	53
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	53
Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	53
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	53
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	53
Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	52
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	52
Offside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	52
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	52
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	51
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	51
Offside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	51
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	50
Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	50
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	50
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	49
Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	49
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	49
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	48
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	48
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	48
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	47
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.6.2b\|	47
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	47
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	47
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	46
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))	46
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	46
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	46
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	46
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	46
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	45
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	45
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	44
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	44
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))	44
Steering rack insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	44
Offside Front Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	44
Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	44
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	44
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	43
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	43
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	43
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	43
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	43

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MOT History from tests of petrol ROVER MINIs year 1992

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