MOT History from tests of petrol FREIGHT ROVER SHERPAs year 1986

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Pass percent:50.48%

(The average a petrol FREIGHT ROVER SHERPA year 1986 passes without issue)

Based on:622 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Brake pipe excessively corroded	62
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	62
Headlamp aim out of alignment	53
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	52
Registration plate lamp issues	33
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	29
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	26
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	24
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	20
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	20
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	16
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	14
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	13
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	13
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	12
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	12
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	12
Rear brake application uneven	12
Registration plate issues	12
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	11
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	11
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	11
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	11
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	10
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	10
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	9
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	9
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	9
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	9
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	9
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	8
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	8
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.2.A.1a\|	8
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	8
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	8
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	8
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	7
Rear fog lamp switch faulty \|1.3.1a\|	7
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	7
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	7
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	7
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	7
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	6
Rear brake binding	6
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	6
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	6
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	6
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	6
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	6
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	6
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	5
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	5
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	5
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	5
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	5
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	5
Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	5
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	5
Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	4
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	4
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	4
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Windscreen has damage	4
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	4
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	4
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	4
Nearside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	4
Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	4
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	4
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	4
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	4
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	3
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	3
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	3
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	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\|	3
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	3
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm \|2.2.B.1b\|	3
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	3
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	3
Rear fog lamp switch inoperative \|4.5.3 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	3
Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	3
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	3
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	3
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	3
Front brake application uneven	3
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	3
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	3
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	3
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	3
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	3
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	3
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	2
Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| incomplete \|1.1.4a\|	2
Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	2
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired \|1.5.1c\|	2
Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	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
Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	2
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\|	2
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Front Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam \|2.5.A.1a\|	2
Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red \|1.3.2e\|	2
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Steering box insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	2
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Offside Front Leaf spring fractured \|2.4.B.1a\|	2
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	2
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position \|6.4.1\|	2
Nearside Front Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	2
Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm \|2.2.B.1b\|	2
An item not tested \|Manual\|	2
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	2
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	2
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	2
Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.3.A.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure \|3.5.1l\|	2
Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	2
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	2
Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Horn sounds harsh or grating \|1.6.2e\|	2
Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	2
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	2
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	2
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	2
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	2
Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	2
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	2
Steering system excessively tight \|2.2.D.1\|	2
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Offside Front Side repeater insecure \|1.4.A.2b\|	2
Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	2
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	2
Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Offside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	2
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	2
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	2
Fuel hose leaking filler neck \|7.2.3\|	1
Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	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 Brake hose twisted \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	1
Brake hose damaged	1
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Offside Steering system fouling \|2.2.D.2a\|	1
Nearside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	1
Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.1.9\|	1
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle \|7.3.A.2b\|	1
Offside Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement \|3.3.A.5\|	1
Offside Outer Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	1
Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.4.A.2e\|	1
Front Windscreen wiper control missing \|8.2.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	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
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	1
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	1
Front Leaf spring longitudinally displaced \|2.4.B.1d\|	1
Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced \|2.4.B.1d\|	1
Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.6.2b\|	1
Detachable tow ball has excessive play at receiver socket \|6.6.4a\|	1
Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Dropside cannot be secured in the closed position \|6.4.1\|	1
Centre Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint \|2.4.G.4b\|	1
Braking system leaking servo pipe @ inlet manifold \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired \|1.5.1c\|	1
Nearside Front Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	1
Offside Front Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	1
Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.7.5c\|	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
Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim not in a clean condition affecting light output \|1.2.4a\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure \|1.4.A.2b\|	1
Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Nearside Front Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Offside Track rod end seriously misaligned \|2.2.C.1b\|	1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat \|5.2.1a\|	1
Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired \|3.6.E.3\|	1
Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated \|3.6.C.1b\|	1
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	1
Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye \|shackle\| \|2.4.B.4\|	1
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	1
Front Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated \|8.4.2\|	1
Hazard warning switch faulty DASH TOP \|1.4.B.1d\|	1
rear brake recording little or no effort both nil \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Hazard warning lamps inoperative ALL \|1.4.B.1b\|	1
Vehicle Identification Number not displayed \|0.2 \|a\|\|	1
Hazard warning switch inoperative \|4.4.2 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Passenger`s seat insecure nuts loose and missing \|6.2.6 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen \|3.5 \|a\|\|	1
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit \|4.13 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| insecure \|1.1.A.3a\|	1
Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	1
Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	1
rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| missing \|1.1.A.3a\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure \|1.4.A.2b\|	1
Front Upper Drag link end ball pin shank loose \|2.2.B.1c\|	1
Brake linkage has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Nearside Track rod end loose \|2.2.B.1d\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose \|2.2.B.1c\|	1
Nearside Front Passenger`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.7.5c\|	1
Rear engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail \|6.1.D.1b\|	1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth \|3.3.A.1b\|	1
Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired \|1.5.1c\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means \|7.2.4b\|	1
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Offside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure \|3.5.1l\|	1
Nearside Rear Upper Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Upper Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not in a clean condition and function impaired \|1.1.4a\|	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not in a clean condition and function impaired \|1.1.4a\|	1
Nearside Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	1
Nearside Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam \|2.5.A.1a\|	1
Offside Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam \|2.5.A.1a\|	1
Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	1
Steering component deformed and unserviceable \|2.2.C.1d\|	1
Centre Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only \|3.1.2\|	1
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative \|3.6.G.2\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	1
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\|	1
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\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
Offside Drag link end loose \|2.2.B.1d\|	1
Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete \|3.3.A.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	1
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket inappropriately repaired \|2.4.A.2\|	1
Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	1
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	1
Brake valve insecurely mounted \|3.6.A.2a\|	1
Brake load sensing valve inoperative \|3.6.E.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	1
Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Spare wheel carrier insecure \|6.4.2\|	1
Front Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Steering arm deformed and unserviceable \|2.2.C.1d\|	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| incomplete \|1.1.4a\|	1
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	1
Nearside An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Offside An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Offside Front Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam \|2.5.A.1a\|	1
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	1
Front Steering system excessively tight \|2.2.D.1\|	1
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Centre Fuel pipe insecure \|7.2.1\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing \|8.2.2\|	1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing \|8.2.2\|	1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing \|8.2.2\|	1
rear parking \|secondary\| brakes imbalanced	1
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	1
Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	1
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	1
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not in good working order \|not working\| \|1.1.4a\|	1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.2.4a\|	1
Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.1.B.6a\|	1
Nearside Obligatory mirror missing \|6.6.1a\|	1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|6.3.2a\|	1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|6.3.2a\|	1
Nearside rear brake grabbing severely \|3.8.A.5b\|	1
Offside rear brake grabbing severely \|3.8.A.5b\|	1
Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed \|3.6.C.1b\|	1
rear brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	1
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside rear brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	1
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement \|3.3.A.5\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Body or chassis is damaged, 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
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam \|2.5.A.1a\|	1
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Offside Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| insecure \|1.1.A.3a\|	1
Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged \|3.6.B.2c\|	1
Nearside Rear All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Rear All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure \|1.4.A.2b\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	1
Offside Front Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	1
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	1
Offside Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Nearside Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Nearside Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	1
Offside Body has a projection caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.2.A.1a\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| flickers when tapped lightly by hand \|1.1.4c\|	1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section \|7.1.2\|	1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 14.783 \|7.3.B.1a\|	1
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive 2700. \|7.3.B.1b\|	1
Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Offside Rear Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Front front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	1
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Front Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not in good working order \|function impaired\| \|1.1.4a\|	1
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Nearside Rear Upper Leaf spring shackle bracket nut missing \|2.4.B.6c\|	1
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))	1
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))	1
Offside Rear Braking system leaking hub \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring eye defective \|anchor\| \|2.4.B.1b\|	1
Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
Nearside Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush rear of rear bush worn to excess \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury door \|6.2.1 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch seat mount \|6.1.1 \|c\| \|i\|\|	1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.1.3 \|g\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength seal \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Centre Drag link end deformed and unserviceable \|2.2.C.1d\|	1
Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Indicator switch faulty \|1.4.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Side repeater missing \|1.4.A.2b\|	1
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	1
Offside Front Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Offside rear brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	1
Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint \|2.4.G.4b\|	1
Offside Rear Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	1
Centre Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	1
Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red \|1.3.2e\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	1
Nearside Obligatory mirror not clearly visible from the drivers seat or incapable of being adjusted to be clearly visible from the driver`s seat \|8.1.1d\|	1
Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.2.1d\|	1
Nearside Front Side repeater missing \|1.4.A.2b\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid \|3.5.1h\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| incomplete \|1.1.4a\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| insecure \|1.1.A.3a\|	1
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Steering system excessively rough \|2.2.D.1\|	1
Offside Front Steering system excessively tight \|2.2.D.1\|	1
Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed \|6.3.5.a\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Centre Front Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	1
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber detached \|2.7.2b\|	1
Offside Rear Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Offside Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	1
Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.4\|	1
Rear Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	1
Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	1
Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Brake reservoir fluid level decreases after several pedal applications \|3.3.C.1\|	1
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam \|1.7.4a\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam \|1.7.4a\|	1
Position lamp switch insecure \|1.1.A.1\|	1
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order \|not working\| \|1.2.4a\|	1
Offside Headlamp not in good working order \|not working\| \|1.2.4a\|	1
Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	1
Offside Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose \|2.2.B.1c\|	1
Offside Track rod end loose \|2.2.B.1d\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	1
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	1
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	1
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	1
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	1
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour \|1.5.1d\|	1
Offside Front Brake hose leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Side repeater insecure \|1.4.A.2b\|	1

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MOT History from tests of petrol FREIGHT ROVER SHERPAs year 1986

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