MOT History from tests of diesel LAND ROVER 88s year 1972

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Pass percent:72.82%

(The average a diesel LAND ROVER 88 year 1972 passes without issue)

Based on:1,630 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	86
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	40
Registration plate lamp issues	29
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	25
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	22
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	21
Registration plate issues	21
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	21
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	20
Rear brake binding	18
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	17
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	16
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	15
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	15
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.2.A.1a\|	14
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	14
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	13
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	12
Front brake application uneven	12
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	12
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	11
Brake pipe excessively corroded	11
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	10
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	10
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	10
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	10
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	10
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	9
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	8
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	8
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	8
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	8
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside \|3.7.C.2\|	8
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	7
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	7
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	7
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	7
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	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 wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	6
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	6
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))	6
Windscreen washer not working	6
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	6
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	5
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	5
Offside front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	5
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Intermediate drop arm insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	5
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	5
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	5
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	4
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin \|2.5.A.3b\|	4
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing \|7.2.4c\|	4
Rear brake application uneven	4
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	4
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	4
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil \|3.5.1h\|	4
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	4
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	4
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	4
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm \|2.2.B.1b\|	3
Nearside Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	3
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing \|8.2.2\|	3
Steering system excessively tight \|2.2.D.1\|	3
Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	3
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	3
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	3
Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	3
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	3
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	3
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	3
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	3
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	3
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play \|5.1.3 \|a\| \|i\|\|	3
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	3
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	3
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	3
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	3
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	3
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	3
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	3
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	3
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	3
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	3
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	3
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle \|7.4.A.1\|	3
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	3
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	2
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	2
Offside Rear Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	2
Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	2
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing \|2.5.A.1b\|	2
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	2
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil \|3.5.1h\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Nearside Front Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure \|2.4.B.7b\|	2
Steering box insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	2
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	2
Horn not working (7.7 (a))	2
Nearside Axle swivel joint has excessive play \|2.5.A.3b\|	2
Offside Axle swivel joint has excessive play \|2.5.A.3b\|	2
Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play \|2.5.A.3b\|	2
Indicator switch faulty \|1.4.A.1\|	2
Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	2
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	2
Offside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	2
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	2
Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle \|7.4.A.1\|	2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	2
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated \|3.1.3c\|	2
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	2
Brake pedal has no servo assistance \|3.3.B.2\|	2
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	2
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	2
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Power steering component\|s\| leaking from a failed seal \|2.3.3b\|	2
Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	2
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	2
Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	2
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Rear reflector not red in colour \|1.5.1d\|	2
Offside Front 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))	2
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)	2
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)	2
Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)	2
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)	2
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	2
Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	2
Nearside Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin \|2.5.A.3b\|	2
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))	2
Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	2
Front passenger door catch insecure \|6.2.B.2\|	2
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Headlamp not in good working order \|not working\| \|1.2.4a\|	2
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	2
rear brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	2
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	2
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))	2
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Steering wheel retaining device insecure \|2.1.6\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	2
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	2
Nearside Passenger`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	2
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Lower Intermediate drop arm insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	2
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	2
Front Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	2
Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin \|2.5.A.3b\|	2
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside \|3.7.C.2\|	2
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	2
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	2
Centre Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	2
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))	2
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	2
Oil leaking excessively from engine \|8.4.1 \|a\| \|i\|\|	2
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	2
Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way \|3.7.C.2\|	2
Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration \|7.4.A2\|	2
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. \|6.7.3\|	2
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	2
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Front Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.B.6d\|	2
Front Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	2
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	2
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	2
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	2
Stop lamp not working both sides \|1.2.1b\|	2

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MOT History from tests of diesel LAND ROVER 88s year 1972

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