MOT History from tests of petrol FREIGHT ROVER SHERPAs year 1987

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Pass percent:50.36%

(The average a petrol FREIGHT ROVER SHERPA year 1987 passes without issue)

Based on:548 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	51
Headlamp aim out of alignment	45
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	32
Registration plate lamp issues	27
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	23
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	21
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	20
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	18
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	17
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	16
Rear brake application uneven	16
Registration plate issues	15
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	15
Brake pipe excessively corroded	15
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	12
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.2.A.1a\|	10
Rear brake binding	10
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	9
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	9
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	9
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	9
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	8
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	8
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	7
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	7
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	7
Rear fog lamp switch faulty \|1.3.1a\|	7
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	7
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	6
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	6
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	6
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	6
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	6
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	6
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	6
Steering system excessively tight \|2.2.D.1\|	5
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	5
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	5
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	5
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	5
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	5
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	5
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	4
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	4
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	4
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	4
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	4
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	4
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	4
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	4
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	4
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	4
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	4
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	4
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	4
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	4
Windscreen has damage	4
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	4
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	4
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	3
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed \|6.2.B.1a\|	3
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	3
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	3
Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	3
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	3
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	3
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	3
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	3
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	3
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	3
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	3
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	3
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	3
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	3
Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	3
Offside Front 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
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	3
Towbar component insecure \|6.6.1\|	3
Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	3
Steering column top bearing excessively worn \|2.1.2c\|	3
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	3
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	3
rear brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	3
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	2
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	2
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye \|shackle\| \|2.4.B.4\|	2
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm \|2.2.B.1b\|	2
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	2
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	2
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	2
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| insecure \|1.1.A.3a\|	2
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| insecure \|1.1.A.3a\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| insecure \|1.1.A.3a\|	2
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	2
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration \|7.3.A.2c\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| insecure \|1.1.A.3a\|	2
Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	2
Nearside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	2
Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	2
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	2
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.1.9\|	2
Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	2
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	2
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	2
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	2
Offside Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam \|2.5.A.1a\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	2
Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	2
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	2
Brake hose damaged	2
Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated \|3.6.C.1b\|	2
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	2
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	2
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed \|6.3.5.a\|	2
Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective \|7.2.4c\|	2
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	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 Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Nearside Front Side repeater missing \|1.4.A.2b\|	2
Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	2
Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function \|2.7.2a\|	2
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	2
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	2
Steering system excessively rough \|2.2.D.1\|	2
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	2
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	2
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	2
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| incomplete \|1.1.4a\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	1
Offside Front Lower Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Steering wheel retaining device insecure \|2.1.6\|	1
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure \|2.1.2d\|	1
Drag link end damaged and unserviceable \|2.2.C.1d\|	1
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged \|3.6.B.4d\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye \|anchor\| \|2.4.B.4\|	1
Offside Fuel pipe insecure \|7.2.1\|	1
Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. \|6.2.A.3\|	1
Steering box has a significant oil leak \|2.2.D.2e\|	1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` \|8.3.1b\|	1
Offside Front brake caliper leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting \|6.6.6\|	1
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel \|2.1.2b\|	1
Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|3.3.A.2\|	1
Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat \|5.2.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure \|2.4.B.7b\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure \|2.4.B.7b\|	1
Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. \|5.1.1\|	1
Offside Front Side repeater insecure \|1.4.A.2b\|	1
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	1
Nearside rear brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	1
Offside rear brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	1
passenger door does not latch securely closed \|6.2.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Seat belt adjustment fitting badly deteriorated \|5.2.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear 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
Nearside Rear Passenger`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Offside Rear passenger door hinge insecure \|6.2.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear passenger door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed \|6.2.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	1
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	1
Offside Front front brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	1
Nearside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	1
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Body is fractured seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of body mountings significantly reducing overall body security \|6.5.9\|	1
Nearside Rear Air suspension bellows totally deflated \|2.4.D.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Air suspension bellows totally deflated \|2.4.D.1a\|	1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|6.3.2a\|	1
Offside Front Body is excessively corroded seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of body mountings significantly reducing overall body security \|6.5.9\|	1
Nearside Indicator tell tale not working correctly \|1.5.3\|	1
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not in good working order \|not working\| \|1.1.4a\|	1
Offside Rear fog lamp not in good working order \|not working\| \|1.1.6b\|	1
Rear fog lamp tell tale inoperative \|1.1.6e\|	1
Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.5.4b\|	1
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|6.4.A.1a\|	1
Exhaust has a part missing \|6.3.1a\|	1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength \|2.4.A.2\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure chassis cross member corroded \|6.1.2\|	1
Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	1
Offside Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light \|1.2.1e\|	1
Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed \|6.2.B.1a\|	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 Drag link end loose \|2.2.B.1d\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Offside Rear Upper Leaf spring anchor pin not correctly positioned \|2.4.B.3a\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring anchor pin not correctly positioned \|2.4.B.3a\|	1
Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.1.9\|	1
Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.1.9\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right \|1.6.B4\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Brake stationary pin excessively corroded and seriously weakened \|3.5.1e\|	1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	1
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Nearside Front Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam \|2.5.A.1a\|	1
Offside Front Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam \|2.5.A.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door sill \|5.2.6\|	1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box \|7.1.2\|	1
Rear Towbar component excessively corroded \|6.6.1\|	1
Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.4\|	1
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view \|8.2.1c\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	1
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm \|2.2.B.1b\|	1
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	1
Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	1
Nearside Rear Wheel stud\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.2.A.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	1
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	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 Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded x3 \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	1
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))	1
Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))	1
Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))	1
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))	1
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Centre Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment \|3.5.1f\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position \|8.4.1\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth \|3.3.A.1b\|	1
Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.3b\|	1
Nearside Upper Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Offside Outer 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 Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	1
Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	1
Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	1
Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering link arm \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged \|4.1.D.1e\|	1
Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged \|4.1.D.1e\|	1
Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged \|4.1.D.1e\|	1
Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged \|4.1.D.1e\|	1
Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering arm front \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering arm rear \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	1
Rear fog lamp not working \|4.5.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Rear fog lamp switch inoperative \|4.5.3 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Front Leaf spring fractured \|5.3.1 \|b\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Nearside Side repeater missing \|1.4.A.2b\|	1
Front Position lamp switch faulty \|1.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front and rear \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left \|1.6.B4\|	1
Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	1
Nearside Side repeater not working \|4.4.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.1.3 \|g\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Nearside Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	1
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
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 Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam \|1.7.4a\|	1
Steering wheel locking device insecure \|2.1.6\|	1
Rear Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))	1
Offside Front Upper Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))	1
Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii))	1
Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))	1
Offside Front Leaf spring shackle bracket inappropriately repaired \|2.4.A.2\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil \|3.5.1h\|	1
Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	1
Nearside Front Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.4\|	1
Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	1
Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
Offside Front Road wheel cracked \|4.2.A.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid \|3.5.1h\|	1
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid \|3.5.1h\|	1
Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop \|2.4.A.1a\|	1
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only \|3.1.2\|	1
Steering locking device insecure \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Brake servo vacuum pipe split \|3.6.C.1b\|	1
Offside Drag link end loose \|2.2.B.1d\|	1
Steering column shaft locking device insecure \|2.1.6\|	1
Steering box insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	1
Electrical wiring insecure \|1.9.2a\|	1
Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed \|1.9.2c\|	1
Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	1
Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	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 Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed \|3.6.C.1b\|	1
Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Offside Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	1
Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play \|2.1.5\|	1
Offside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam \|2.5.A.1a\|	1
Nearside Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam \|2.5.A.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	1
Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	1
Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Centre Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Centre Front Steering arm deformed and unserviceable \|2.2.C.1d\|	1
Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function \|2.7.2a\|	1
Front brake application uneven	1
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means \|7.2.4b\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Upper Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Offside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure \|2.4.B.7b\|	1
Offside rear brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|6.4.B.2a\|	1
Transmission brake efficiency below requirements \|3.8.A.9/10\|	1
Offside Front Side repeater missing \|1.4.A.2b\|	1
Offside Front Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Passenger`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	1
Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.2.1d\|	1
Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.2.1d\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	1
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Centre Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1e\|	1
Rear Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position \|6.4.1\|	1
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Nearside Front Steering system excessively tight \|2.2.D.1\|	1
Offside Front Steering system excessively tight \|2.2.D.1\|	1
Nearside Front Steering system excessively rough \|2.2.D.1\|	1
Offside Front Steering system excessively rough \|2.2.D.1\|	1
Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))	1
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	1
Offside 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
Front Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	1
Nearside Front Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat \|5.2.1a\|	1
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play rear \|2.2.B.1f\|	1

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MOT History from tests of petrol FREIGHT ROVER SHERPAs year 1987

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