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MOT History from tests of petrol LAND ROVER 2As year 1971

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mot history
Pass percent:77.38%
(The average a petrol LAND ROVER 2A year 1971 passes without issue)
Based on:535 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment16
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively14
Brakes imbalanced across an axle14
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|12
Rear brake binding11
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|9
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|8
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|8
Brake hose excessively deteriorated8
Front brake application uneven7
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|7
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|7
Battery insecure |1.9.1|6
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|6
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|6
Horn not working |1.6.2a|6
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|6
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|6
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a|6
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|5
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|5
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|5
Registration plate issues5
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement4
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|4
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|4
Registration plate lamp issues4
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|4
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a|4
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Brake pipe excessively corroded3
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Nearside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|3
Offside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|3
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|3
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin |2.5.A.3b|3
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing |7.2.4c|2
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|2
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|2
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement2
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Rear brake application uneven2
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|2
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|2
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|2
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|2
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play |2.5.A.3b|2
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Intermediate drop arm insecure |2.2.B.1a|2
Brake hose damaged2
Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way |3.7.C.2|2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|2
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|2
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|2
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|2
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth |3.3.A.1b|1
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inside mount |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer chassis area see chalk marks |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|1
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing |8.2.2|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Front Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|1
Offside Rear front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.5|1
Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear axle |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Front spring, front mount. |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear spring, rear mount. |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear spring, front mount. |2.4.A.3|1
Front Battery insecure |1.9.1|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 position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a|1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Driver`s door hinge insecure |6.2.B.2|1
Driver`s door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed |6.2.B.2|1
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Horn control missing |1.6.1|1
Offside Front Ball joint ball pin shank loose |2.2.B.1c|1
Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye |anchor| |2.4.B.4|1
Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye |anchor| |2.4.B.4|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye |anchor| |2.4.B.4|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye |anchor| |2.4.B.4|1
Nearside Front engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail |6.1.D.1b|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Offside front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|1
Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control |6.1.B.1a|1
Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts |3.6.B.2a|1
Nearside Front Lower Steering locking device insecure |2.2.C.1g|1
Offside Front Lower Steering locking device insecure |2.2.C.1g|1
Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure |3.1.4b|1
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin |2.5.A.3b|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring damaged and permanently distorted |2.4.B.1a|1
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play |2.5.A.3b|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside |3.7.C.2|1
Nearside Front Leaf spring splayed and action impaired |2.4.B.1c|1
Offside Front Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a|1
Offside Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint |2.4.G.4b|1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|1
Brake servo leaking |3.6.C.1c|1
Offside Front Battery insecure |1.9.1|1
Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Upper Intermediate drop arm insecure |2.2.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Wheel stud|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Indicator switch faulty |1.4.A.1|1
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Steering box has a significant oil leak |2.2.D.2e|1
Front position lamp|s| has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating both lamps very dim |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts |3.6.B.2a|1
Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts |3.6.B.2a|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e|1
Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.3.A.2|1
Offside Rear Axle beam inappropriately repaired incomplete weld. and corrosion. |2.4.A.2|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened |2.4.B.1a|1
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure |2.1.2d|1
Offside Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure |2.4.B.7b|1
Steering wheel weakened by cracks |2.1.1|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked |2.4.B.1a|1
Offside Rear wheel cylinder locking device missing |3.5.1l|1
Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|1
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3|1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front chassis leg |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure U bolts |2.4.B.7b|1
Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged |4.1.D.1e|1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Offside Headlamp reflector seriously defective |4.1.1 |b| |ii||1
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded around master cylinder |1.1.21 |e| |i||1
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber mount |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit |4.13 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|1
Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|1
Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|1
Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps |1.7.4b|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.7.5c|1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis by spring hangar |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead |3.6.C.3|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out rigger |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering gearbox mounting bolt insecure |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear spring mount main chassis |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Stop lamp has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.2.1d|1
Windscreen washer not working 1
Central Front Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))1
Offside Front Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))1
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|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
Centre Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Offside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|1
Steering system excessively tight |2.2.D.1|1
Nearside Front Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin |2.5.A.3b|1
Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play |2.5.A.3b|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Central Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Inner Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Offside Inner Rear Lower Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure |2.4.B.7b|1
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm |2.2.B.1b|1
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil |3.5.1h|1
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|1
Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Nearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed |6.2.B.1a|1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front pipe to manifold connection. |7.1.2|1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Mid to rear section. |7.1.2|1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Mid chassis and mid cross member |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member near to nearside rear shackle bush |front| |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis |2.4.A.3|1
Indicator switch inoperative |4.4.2 |a| |ii||1
Oil leaking excessively from engine |8.4.1 |a| |i||1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Mid chassis area. |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed |5.2.2b|1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view |8.2.1c|1
An item not tested |Manual|1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Offside Front rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b|1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose |2.2.B.1c|1
Offside Front Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. |5.1.1|1
Offside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired |3.6.A.3|1
Nearside Steering system fouling |2.2.D.2a|1
Offside Steering system fouling |2.2.D.2a|1
Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged |4.2.A.1a|1
Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged |3.6.B.2c|1
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition |7.1.4|1
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Offside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Rear 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
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)1
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)1
Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)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 Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment slit pin missing (2.1.3 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned split pin missing (2.1.3 (e))1
Nearside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned drag link ball joint locking nut not locking (2.1.3 (e))1

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