MOT History from tests of petrol LAND ROVER 88s year 1963

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Pass percent:74.49%

(The average a petrol LAND ROVER 88 year 1963 passes without issue)

Based on:1,948 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	49
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	43
Registration plate lamp issues	38
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	30
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	30
Headlamp aim out of alignment	28
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	28
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	27
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	27
Rear brake binding	27
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	27
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	23
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	19
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	17
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	16
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	16
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	15
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	15
Brake pipe excessively corroded	15
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	13
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	13
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	13
Front brake application uneven	12
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	12
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	11
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	11
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	11
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	10
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	10
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	10
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.2.A.1a\|	10
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil \|3.5.1h\|	9
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	9
Steering box insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	9
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	9
Registration plate issues	9
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside \|3.7.C.2\|	8
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	8
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	7
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	7
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	7
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	7
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	6
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	6
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	6
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	6
Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	6
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	6
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	6
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	6
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Windscreen washer not working	5
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	5
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	5
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	5
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing \|7.2.4c\|	5
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	5
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	5
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	5
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	5
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	4
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	4
Rear brake application uneven	4
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	4
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	4
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	4
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	4
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	4
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	4
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	4
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	4
Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	4
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement \|3.3.A.5\|	4
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting \|6.6.6\|	4
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way \|3.7.C.2\|	4
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	4
Steering system excessively tight \|2.2.D.1\|	4
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	4
Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside \|3.7.C.2\|	4
Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely \|3.7.C.2\|	4
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	4
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	3
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	3
Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel \|2.1.2b\|	3
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	3
Steering wheel locking device insecure \|2.1.6\|	3
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	3
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	3
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	3
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing \|8.2.2\|	3
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin \|2.5.A.3b\|	3
Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	3
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	3
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	3
Parking brake lever releases when knocked \|3.1.6a\|	3
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired \|2.4.B.1c\|	3
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated \|3.1.3c\|	3
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Nearside Front Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	3
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	3
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	3
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	3
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	3
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil \|3.5.1h\|	3
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	2
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Front Windscreen washer control missing \|8.2.1a\|	2
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	2
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Nearside Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	2
Offside Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	2
Driver`s door does not latch securely closed \|6.2.B.1a\|	2
Steering system fouling \|2.2.D.2a\|	2
Offside Front Leaf spring shackle bracket loose \|2.4.B.6a\|	2
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	2
Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.1.9\|	2
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	2
Indicator switch faulty \|1.4.A.1\|	2
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Rear Axle beam cracked \|2.5.A.5a\|	2
Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	2
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.B.6d\|	2
Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration \|7.3.A.2c\|	2
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	2
Indicator switch insecure \|1.4.A.1\|	2
Nearside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.B.6d\|	2
Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	2
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	2
Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	2
Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired \|2.4.B.1c\|	2
Offside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	2
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	2
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Offside Front Track rod end loose \|2.2.B.1d\|	2
Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure \|2.4.B.7b\|	2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	2
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm \|2.2.B.1b\|	2
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	2
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	2
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	2
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	2
Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	2
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	2
Intermediate drop arm insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	2
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view \|8.2.1c\|	2
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.1.9\|	2
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	2
Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	2
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Electrical wiring insecure front to rear \|1.9.2a\|	2
Offside Front An item not tested \|Manual\|	2
Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Offside Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken \|3.1.5\|	2
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	2
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	2
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid \|3.5.1h\|	2
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	2
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	2
Nearside Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	2
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	2
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	2
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))	2
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))	2
Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely \|3.7.C.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	2
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	2
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn \|3.1.5\|	2
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	2
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Front brake excessively fluctuating	2

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MOT History from tests of petrol LAND ROVER 88s year 1963

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