MOT History from tests of diesel LAND ROVER 109s year 1979

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Pass percent:64.60%

(The average a diesel LAND ROVER 109 year 1979 passes without issue)

Based on:757 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	47
Registration plate lamp issues	32
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	30
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	29
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	27
Brake pipe excessively corroded	20
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	19
Registration plate issues	18
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	17
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	16
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	16
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	16
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	14
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	14
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.3b\|	13
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	13
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	12
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	11
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	11
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	11
Rear brake binding	11
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	10
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	10
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	10
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	9
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	9
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.2.A.1a\|	8
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	8
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	8
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	8
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	8
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Intermediate drop arm insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	7
Front brake application uneven	6
Rear brake application uneven	6
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	6
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	6
Nearside Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	6
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	6
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	6
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	5
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	5
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	5
Steering system excessively tight \|2.2.D.1\|	5
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm \|2.2.B.1b\|	5
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour \|7.4.B.4\|	5
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	5
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	4
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	4
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	4
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	4
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	4
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Offside Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	4
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	4
Steering box insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	4
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	4
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle \|7.4.A.1\|	4
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration \|7.4.A2\|	4
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	4
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	4
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	4
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	4
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))	3
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	3
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	3
Offside Front brake drum contaminated by oil \|3.5.1h\|	3
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	3
Nearside Front Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	3
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	3
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	3
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	3
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	3
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil \|3.5.1h\|	3
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	3
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	3
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	3
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	2
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	2
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	2
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting \|6.6.6\|	2
Brake clevis joint locking device insecure \|3.5.1l\|	2
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside \|3.7.C.2\|	2
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Front 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 Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| incomplete \|1.1.4a\|	2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	2
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	2
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	2
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil \|3.5.1h\|	2
Front Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	2
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing \|7.2.4c\|	2
Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	2
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))	2
Windscreen washer not working	2
Nearside Stop lamp\|s\| not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	2
Main beam `tell-tale` not working \|1.7.4c\|	2
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	2
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	2
Nearside Front Steering system fouling \|2.2.D.2a\|	2
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	2
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	2
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	2
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	2
Offside Rear Leaf spring eye defective \|anchor\| \|2.4.B.1b\|	2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	2
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Offside Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	2
Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	2
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	2
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Steering column top bearing excessively worn \|2.1.2c\|	2
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	2
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	2
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin \|2.5.A.3b\|	2
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	2
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting \|6.6.6\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Brake vacuum build up too slow \|3.3.E.6\|	2
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	2
Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way \|3.7.C.2\|	2
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	2
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.3b\|	2
Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	2
Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	2
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	2
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	2
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	1
Steering system fouling \|2.2.D.2a\|	1
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped under radiator \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting broken \|7.1.1\|	1
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged \|3.6.B.2c\|	1
Upper Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.3.A.2\|	1
Lower Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.3.A.2\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Front Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt on box (2.1.3 (g) (ii))	1
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	1
Offside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))	1
Brake has no servo assistance \|3.3.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Inner Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure \|2.4.B.7b\|	1
Nearside Outer Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure \|2.4.B.7b\|	1
Offside Inner Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure \|2.4.B.7b\|	1
Offside Outer Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure \|2.4.B.7b\|	1
Headlamp not in good working order \|not working\| \|1.2.4a\|	1
Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	1
Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear \|3.5.1f\|	1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Offside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Offside Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way \|3.7.C.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely \|3.7.C.2\|	1
Offside Front Upper Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Brake pedal has no servo assistance \|3.3.B.2\|	1
Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear \|8.1.2b\|	1
Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear \|8.1.2b\|	1
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye \|shackle\| \|2.4.B.4\|	1
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	1
Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out rigger. \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Exhaust system not adequately supported rear tail pipe. \|7.1.1\|	1
Front wheel bearing has excessive play both front and o/s/r excess play. \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Offside Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Centre Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Rear Leaf spring slipper insecure \|2.4.B.5\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Body has a projection caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Brake stationary pin excessively damaged and seriously weakened \|3.5.1e\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))	1
Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))	1
Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))	1
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))	1
Front Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail Rear Joint (6.1.7 (c) (ii))	1
Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))	1
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))	1
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))	1
Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))	1
Headlamp reflector seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))	1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing \|8.2.2\|	1
Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both \|4.1.2 \|c\|\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|4.4.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear reflector likely to become detached \|4.8.1 \|b\| \|ii\|\|	1
Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.3 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength turret \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged rear section front to rear insecure \|1.1.11 \|d\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Drag link 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
Intermediate drop arm insecure \|2.1.3 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Steering system excessively rough \|2.1.1 \|a\|\|	1
Steering component casing fixing bolts ineffective steering idler \|2.1.2 \|c\| \|i\|\|	1
Exhaust fumes entering cabin to short \|6.1.2 \|b\| \|i\|\|	1
Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both \|5.3.2 \|b\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush \|5.3.2 \|c\|\|	1
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both outer mounting points under vehicle \|7.1.1 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced battery tray area \|7.1.1 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced offside front floor \|7.1.1 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Speedometer cannot be illuminated \|7.8 \|c\| \|ii\|\|	1
Axle insecure rear upper mounting excessive movement \|5.1.1 \|b\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Front Panhard rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Panhard rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush \|2.5.B.2b\|	1
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| steering idler \|2.2.A.1a\|	1
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. \|6.7.3\|	1
Headlamp not working on main beam both \|1.7.5a\|	1
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position \|8.4.1\|	1
Brake pipe inadequately clipped rear section front to rear pipe \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Inner Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.7.5c\|	1
Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	1
Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located \|2.4.C.2\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	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
Horn sounds harsh or grating \|1.6.2e\|	1
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	1
Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel \|3.1.6c\|	1
Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated \|7.2.4c\|	1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer \|7.1.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear spring hanger \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	1
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Brake servo leaking \|3.6.C.1c\|	1
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	1
Steering wheel retaining device insecure \|2.1.6\|	1
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement \|3.3.A.5\|	1
Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.4\|	1
Steering wheel locking device insecure \|2.1.6\|	1
Nearside Front Leaf spring eye defective \|anchor\| \|2.4.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring eye defective \|shackle\| \|2.4.B.1b\|	1
Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely \|3.7.C.2\|	1
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Offside front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	1
Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.4\|	1
Offside 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 Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Indicator switch faulty \|1.4.A.1\|	1
Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Centre Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	1
Brake rod insecure hand brake adjuster rod (1.1.15 (c))	1
Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel pump \|8.4.1 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same shape Is of halogen design \|1.7.6\|	1
Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same shape Is sealed beam unit \|1.7.6\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Leaf spring front mount / outrigger \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Leaf spring rear mount in two places \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Leaf spring front mount / ouytrigger \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Rear Brake hose excessively damaged \|3.6.B.4d\|	1
Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush trunion pin/bush \|2.5.A.1c\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush trunnion pin/bush. \|2.5.A.1c\|	1
Central Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering cross member .holed . \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Central Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member. \|6.6.6\|	1
Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked \|2.4.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way \|3.7.C.2\|	1
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted \|7.4.B.1\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired front mount and rear chassis \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Rear position lamp\|s\| incomplete \|1.1.4a\|	1
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Nearside Axle swivel joint has excessive play \|2.5.A.3b\|	1
Rear Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right \|1.6.B4\|	1
Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load \|5.2.4a\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk corroded likely to lead to failure under load \|5.2.4a\|	1
Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. \|6.2.A.3\|	1
Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1e\|	1
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Nearside Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	1
Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.1.9\|	1
Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting \|6.6.6\|	1
Nearside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Position lamp switch faulty \|1.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii))	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering cross member (6.1.1 (c) (ii))	1
Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii))	1
Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))	1
Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin \|2.5.A.3b\|	1
Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected \|steering box fitted\| \|2.3 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Front Inner Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn \|5.3.4 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Front Inner Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn \|5.3.4 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	1
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded within 30 cm of the brake pedal mounting \|3.6.C.3\|	1
Rear Brake hose stretched \|3.6.B.4c\|	1
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Steering box mount \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Offside Front Steering box insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	1
Offside Lower Steering column shaft has excessive end float \|2.1.3\|	1
Offside Upper Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control \|2.1.1\|	1
Centre Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn \|3.1.5\|	1
Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Inner Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Outer Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	1
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both - chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger - marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger - marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger/chassis - marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both - chassis legs/shackle mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	1
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	1
Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid \|3.6.G.1f\|	1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt \|2.4.G.4c\|	1
Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint \|2.4.G.4b\|	1
Windscreen washer control missing \|8.2.1a\|	1
Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short \|1.9.2b\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill / door post \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill \|5.2.6\|	1
Steering damper inappropriately modified \|2.2.C.1e\|	1
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside \|3.7.C.2\|	1
Horn emits two or more alternating tones \|1.6.2d\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))	1
Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))	1
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))	1
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))	1
Offside Front Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Front Prop shaft securing bolt loose \|6.1.7 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush \|5.3.2 \|c\|\|	1
Nearside Front Engine mounting fractured \|6.1.8 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Front Engine mounting excessively loose \|6.1.8 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Offside Rear Rear reflector more than 50% obscured \|1.5.1b\|	1
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view \|8.2.1c\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
brake drum insecure \|3.5.1i\|	1
Offside Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose \|2.2.B.1c\|	1
Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil \|3.5.1h\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Nearside Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	1
Nearside engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|6.1.D.1a\|	1
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	1
Parking brake lever releases when knocked \|3.1.6a\|	1
Service brake efficiency below requirements \|1.2.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	1
Front Upper Intermediate drop arm insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor \|3.3.C.3\|	1
Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure \|2.2.B.1a\|	1
Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye \|anchor\| \|2.4.B.4\|	1
Offside Front Leaf spring fractured \|2.4.B.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye \|anchor\| \|2.4.B.4\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed \|3.6.B.2c\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber detached \|2.7.2b\|	1
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by grease \|3.5.1h\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose \|2.4.B.6a\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Rear Upper Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Upper Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Mechanical brake component locking device insecure \|3.5.1l\|	1
Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured shock absorber \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play \|2.5.A.3b\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened \|2.4.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired \|2.4.B.1c\|	1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|4.4.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot\|s\| or their associated mountings locking device insecure \|3.1.4b\|	1
Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	1
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	1
Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed \|5.2.2b\|	1
Offside Front Bonnet retaining device insecure \|8.4.2\|	1
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.2.A.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear rear brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Brake hose damaged	1
Front Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	1
Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.3.A.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	1
Stop lamp\|s\| all not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|iii\|\|	1
Emissions not tested \|8.2.2.2 \|e\|\|	1
Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|4.2.3 \|c\|\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	1
Offside Rear Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended \|2.4.F.3\|	1
Nearside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded spring hanger \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Lower Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))	1
Nearside Front Lower Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))	1
Offside Front brake drum contaminated by brake fluid \|3.5.1h\|	1
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Front brake drum contaminated by oil \|3.5.1h\|	1
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play \|2.5.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Front Leaf spring eye defective \|shackle\| \|2.4.B.1b\|	1
Offside Front Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure \|2.4.B.7b\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	1
Offside Front All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Front Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel \|3.3.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached \|2.7.2b\|	1
Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	1

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MOT History from tests of diesel LAND ROVER 109s year 1979

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