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Morris Minor MOT Results

71.4% pass rate
from 2,617 tests in 2021
Number of tests by age
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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for pre-1990 cars and highlighted areas where the Morris Minor is unusually good or bad.

  • 14% fail on Brakes (61% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 13% fail on Brake performance (97% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 8.6% fail on Service brake performance (180% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 8.5% fail on Rbt (190% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 6.5% fail on Service brake performance (160% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 3.3% fail on Service brake imbalance (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 0.038% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.076% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.076% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.076% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.038% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.038% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 7.6% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (160% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 7.5% fail on Rbt (sp) (160% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 6.6% fail on Service brake imbalance (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 2.4% fail on Service brake performance (89% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.038% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 5.2% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (92% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 5.2% fail on Rbt (sp) (110% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 3.6% fail on Parking brake performance (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 3.6% fail on Rbt (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 2.4% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (8 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 1.6% fail on Parking brake performance (120% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 0.11% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.038% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.038% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.38% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 1.1% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (110% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.99% fail on Pedal (150% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.69% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.65% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (120% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.61% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.038% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.46% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.31% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.31% fail on Brake drums (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.076% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.038% fail on Brake linings
        • 0.038% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.076% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.038% fail on Cable
        • 0.038% fail on Linkage
    • 0.19% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.19% fail on Lever
    • 0.19% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.076% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.038% fail on Master cylinder
      • 0.038% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.038% fail on Valves
    • 0.19% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.076% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.076% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.076% fail on Master cylinder/servo mounting
  • 12% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 3.4% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.4% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.038% fail on Dipswitch
    • 3.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.15% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.8% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.3% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (86% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.9% fail on Flashing type (31% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.46% fail on All direction indicators
      • 0.19% fail on Semaphore (22 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Arm (24 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.038% fail on Switch
    • 1.5% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.2% fail on Horn
      • 0.31% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.038% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.076% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.076% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.038% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.038% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.038% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.038% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 8.9% fail on Suspension (21% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 4.4% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (58% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Springs (150% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.88% fail on Leaf springs (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.38% fail on Shackle pins and bushes (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.19% fail on Anchor pins and bushes (9 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Leaf spring (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Fixings and fixing bolts (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.076% fail on Anchor bracket
      • 0.88% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Shock absorbers (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.92% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.31% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.076% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.038% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 1.3% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.38% fail on Suspension rods (200% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Pins and bushes (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.076% fail on Suspension rod
      • 0.076% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (6 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.34% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.19% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.076% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.038% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.038% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.23% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.11% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.038% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.038% fail on Linkage
      • 0.038% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 0.11% fail on Axles
      • 0.076% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
      • 0.038% fail on Axle
    • 0.038% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.038% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.038% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.038% fail on Levelling valve
  • 6.5% fail on Visibility
    • 4.5% fail on Washers
    • 2.6% fail on Wipers
    • 0.076% fail on Bonnet
  • 4.6% fail on Steering (28% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Steering gear (140% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Steering rack (190% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.7% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.15% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.038% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.27% fail on Steering column
    • 0.11% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.11% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.038% fail on Steering play
      • 0.038% fail on Steering rack
  • 4.6% fail on Body, chassis, structure (27% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.96% fail on Chassis
      • 0.96% fail on Chassis condition
      • 0.038% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.92% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.92% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.76% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.65% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (200% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Tank
      • 0.076% fail on System
      • 0.038% fail on Pipe
    • 0.34% fail on Seats
      • 0.27% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.11% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.23% fail on Doors
      • 0.11% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.11% fail on Door condition
        • 0.038% fail on Catch
      • 0.076% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.038% fail on Door condition
        • 0.038% fail on Catch
      • 0.038% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.038% fail on Door condition
    • 0.23% fail on Floor
    • 0.11% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.076% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.038% fail on Bracket
    • 0.11% fail on Body
      • 0.11% fail on Panel
    • 0.076% fail on Transmission (94% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.076% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.076% fail on Joints
    • 0.038% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.038% fail on Cabs
      • 0.038% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 1.3% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.3% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.73% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.46% fail on Condition
      • 0.076% fail on Attachment
      • 0.038% fail on Requirements
  • 1.1% fail on Tyres
    • 0.57% fail on Condition
    • 0.50% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.038% fail on Size/type
  • 0.73% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (83% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.61% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.53% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.076% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.038% fail on Transmission oil leaks
    • 0.15% fail on Exhaust emissions (96% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Spark ignition (96% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Non catalyst emissions (95% better than other pre-1990 cars)
  • 0.42% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.38% fail on Registration plates
    • 0.038% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
  • 0.076% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.038% fail on Condition
    • 0.038% fail on Attachment
  • 0.038% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.038% fail on Anchorages
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