MOT History from tests of petrol FREIGHT ROVER SHERPAs year 1985

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Pass percent:50.98%

(The average a petrol FREIGHT ROVER SHERPA year 1985 passes without issue)

Based on:410 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Brake pipe excessively corroded	43
Headlamp aim out of alignment	39
Registration plate lamp issues	30
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	28
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	20
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	18
Rear brake application uneven	18
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	17
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	14
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	13
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	12
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	12
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	12
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	12
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	11
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	10
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	10
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	10
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	10
Registration plate issues	9
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.2.A.1a\|	9
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	9
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	8
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	8
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	7
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	6
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	6
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	6
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	6
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	5
Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	5
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	5
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	5
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	5
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Rear fog lamp switch faulty \|1.3.1a\|	5
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	5
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	4
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	4
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Nearside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	4
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	4
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	4
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	4
Rear brake binding	4
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	4
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	4
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Offside 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 Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	4
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	3
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	3
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	3
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	3
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	3
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Offside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	3
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	3
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	3
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	3
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	3
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	3
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	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
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	3
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	3
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	2
Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	2
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	2
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	2
Nearside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	2
Nearside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| insecure \|1.1.A.3a\|	2
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	2
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside rear brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	2
Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating \|3.7.B.3\|	2
Front brake application uneven	2
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	2
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration \|7.3.A.2c\|	2
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	2
Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light \|1.2.1e\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	2
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	2
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	2
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	2
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	2
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	2
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	2
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	2
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	2
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	2
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.D.4\|	2
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	2
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	2
Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. \|6.2.A.3\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Centre Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	2
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	2
Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	2
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing \|8.2.2\|	2
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Horn not working (7.7 (a))	2
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	2
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| insecure \|1.1.A.3a\|	2
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	2
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| insecure \|1.1.A.3a\|	1
Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step (7.1.1 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door hinge (7.1.1 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Side repeater insecure \|1.4.A.2b\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch at rear \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Inner Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.2.1d\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	1
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	1
Steering column universal joint insecure bottom uj \|2.1.5\|	1
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wing floor corroded through \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both front inner wings corroded through in several places \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both underside of steps corroded through \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings step/sill corroded through \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings n/s and o/s front bumper valance corroded through \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Lower Steering column universal joint insecure \|2.1.5\|	1
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right \|1.6.B4\|	1
Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Nearside rear brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	1
Offside rear brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	1
Steering wheel locking device insecure \|2.1.6\|	1
Steering retaining device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot \|2.7.4\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Hinged tailboard cannot be secured in the closed position \|6.4.1\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Hinged tailboard cannot be secured in the closed position \|6.4.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Front brake excessively fluctuating	1
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold area \|7.1.2\|	1
Emissions not tested excessive blue smoke \|7.3.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing area to outer wing \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing area to outer wing \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis area near steering box \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor area \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded piller and back of cab area \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured chassis by top shock mount bolt \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings tipper body mount rail pivot point area \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded midd chassis \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at rear \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at rear \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Steering system excessively rough \|2.2.D.1\|	1
Offside Front Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not in good working order \|function impaired\| \|1.1.4a\|	1
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Brake reservoir fluid level decreases after several pedal applications \|3.3.C.1\|	1
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded seat mount area \|5.2.6\|	1
Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative \|3.6.E.3\|	1
Offside rear parking \|secondary\| brake grabbing severely \|3.7.B.6b\|	1
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor outrigger area by steering box \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead to floor by steering box \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner panel \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings of tipper body mount rail \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail by shock mount \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor shocker mount area \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn \|7.2.4c\|	1
Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.3.2d\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Track rod end excessively corroded and unserviceable \|2.2.C.1d\|	1
Offside Track rod end excessively corroded and unserviceable \|2.2.C.1d\|	1
Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light \|1.2.1e\|	1
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working SIDE LIGHT \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Rear position lamp\|s\| not working BOTH SIDE LIGHTS \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Hazard warning lamps not fitted \|1.4.B.1a\|	1
Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	1
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Nearside Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened DOOR STEP \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened FLOOR \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened INNER SILL \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened INNER AND OUTER SILL \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Front Brake servo leaking \|3.6.C.1c\|	1
Hazard warning switch insecure \|1.4.B.1d\|	1
Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means \|7.2.4b\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Horn control not readily accessible to the driver \|1.6.1\|	1
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Offside Outer Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Outer Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Outer Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not in good working order \|function impaired\| \|1.1.4a\|	1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Offside Upper Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	1
Offside rear brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	1
Offside Rear Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Brake pipe kinked \|3.6.B.2b\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	1
Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	1
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Rear Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	1
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative \|3.6.G.2\|	1
Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating \|3.7.B.3\|	1
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect HEADLIGHT UNIT RUSTED \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.4.A.2e\|	1
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.6.2b\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	1
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	1
Offside Side repeater incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| insecure \|1.1.A.3a\|	1
Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Offside Outer Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Outer Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired \|3.6.E.3\|	1
Nearside Rear rear brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	1
Offside Rear rear brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	1
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	1
Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Front suspension locking device missing \|2.5.A.4\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	1
Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	1
Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	1
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	1
Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Front Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order \|not working\| \|1.2.4a\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Inner Front Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Outer Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Front Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control \|6.1.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position \|8.4.1\|	1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))	1
Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view \|8.2.1c\|	1
Nearside Front Driver`s door hinge insecure \|6.2.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Driver`s door hinge insecure \|6.2.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier \|4.13 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Stop lamp\|s\| all not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|iii\|\|	1
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.5 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Passenger`s seat insecure \|6.2.6 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	1
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))	1
Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))	1
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))	1
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))	1
Fuel system component leaking carburetor (6.1.3 (b) (i))	1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device missing \|3.5.1l\|	1
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil \|3.5.1h\|	1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced cab step \|7.1.1 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced cab step \|7.1.1 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Front to rear \|1.1.11 \|a\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush \|5.3.2 \|c\|\|	1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	1
Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber detached \|2.7.2b\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	1
Nearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))	1
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Offside Front Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. \|5.1.1\|	1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Spare wheel carrier insecure \|6.4.2\|	1
Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting \|6.6.6\|	1
Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting \|6.6.6\|	1
Horn sounds harsh or grating \|1.6.2e\|	1
Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	1
Front position lamp\|s\| insecure \|1.1.A.3a\|	1
Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.3.A.2\|	1
Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	1
Steering retaining device insecure steering damper/on to track rod \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view \|8.2.1c\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wing \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wing \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all \|1.4.A.2h\|	1
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush \|5.3.2 \|c\|\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.2.1d\|	1
Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Inner Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Centre Front Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing \|8.2.2\|	1
Nearside Body has a projection caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Steering system excessively tight \|2.2.D.1\|	1
Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Front Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Front Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	1
Offside Rear fog lamp insecure \|1.3.2a\|	1
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	1
Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	1
Offside Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Windscreen washer not working	1
Offside Windscreen wiper missing Blade and arm missing \|3.4 \|a\|\|	1
Offside Front Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|4.4.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Side repeater not working \|4.4.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected missing \|4.4.1 \|b\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected \|4.4.1 \|b\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|4.4.3 \|a\|\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|4.4.3 \|a\|\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective \|4.1.1 \|b\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective \|4.1.1 \|b\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced \|4.1.4 \|a\|\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced \|4.1.4 \|a\|\|	1
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing \|5.2.1 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing \|5.2.1 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing \|5.2.1 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Spare wheel carrier fractured \|6.1.5 \|a\|\|	1
Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	1
Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	1
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	1
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	1
Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function \|2.7.2a\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function \|2.7.2a\|	1
Front Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.D.4\|	1
Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	1
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Brake pipe inappropriately repaired \|3.6.A.3\|	1
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted \|7.3.B.1\|	1
Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	1
Offside Front Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1

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MOT History from tests of petrol FREIGHT ROVER SHERPAs year 1985

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