MOT History from tests of diesel LAND ROVER 88s year 1976

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Pass percent:65.83%

(The average a diesel LAND ROVER 88 year 1976 passes without issue)

Based on:2,230 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	122
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	85
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	72
Registration plate lamp issues	69
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	66
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	60
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	50
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	49
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	47
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	46
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	45
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	44
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	44
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	35
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	34
Registration plate issues	34
Brake pipe excessively corroded	34
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	33
Rear brake binding	31
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	31
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	31
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	28
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	25
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	25
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.2.A.1a\|	22
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	22
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	21
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	21
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	21
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	20
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	19
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	18
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	18
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	18
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	17
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	17
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration \|7.4.A2\|	17
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	17
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	16
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	15
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	15
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	15
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle \|7.4.A.1\|	15
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	15
Front brake application uneven	15
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	14
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	13
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	12
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	12
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	12
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	12
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm \|2.2.B.1b\|	12
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	11
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	11
Steering system excessively tight \|2.2.D.1\|	11
Steering column top bearing excessively worn \|2.1.2c\|	11
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	11
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	11
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside \|3.7.C.2\|	11
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	10
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	10
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	10
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	10
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	10
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	10
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	10
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	9
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	9
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	9
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	9
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	9
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement \|3.3.A.5\|	9
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	9
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	9
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	9
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	9
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	9
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	8
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	8
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	8
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	8
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	8
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	8
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	8
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	8
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	8
Rear brake application uneven	8
Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	8
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	7
Front Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	7
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	7
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	7
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	7
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	7
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Intermediate drop arm insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	7
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	7
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	7
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	7
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting \|6.6.6\|	6
Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	6
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	6
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play \|2.5.A.3b\|	6
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	6
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	6
Offside Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	6
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	6
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	6
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	6
Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way \|3.7.C.2\|	6
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	6
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	6
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	6
Main beam `tell-tale` not working \|1.7.4c\|	6
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	6
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	6
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	6
Driver`s door does not latch securely closed \|6.2.B.1a\|	5
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	5
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	5
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	5
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	5
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	5
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	5
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	5
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	5
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	5
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	5
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	5
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	5
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting \|6.6.6\|	5
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	5
Steering box insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	5
Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	5
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	5
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	5
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	5
Vehicle structure inadequately repaired seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting \|6.6.6\|	5
Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration \|7.4.A2\|	5
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing \|7.2.4c\|	5
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	4
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	4
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	4
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	4
Nearside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.B.6d\|	4
Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play \|2.5.A.3b\|	4
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.6.2b\|	4
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	4
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	4
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	4
Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	4
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	4
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	4
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	4
Front passenger door does not latch securely closed \|6.2.B.1a\|	4
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	4
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	4
Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	4
Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	4
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	4
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside \|3.7.C.2\|	4
Windscreen washer not working	4
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Stop lamp not working both \|1.2.1b\|	4
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	4
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	4
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	4
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	4
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	4
Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	3
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	3
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	3
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	3
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	3
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	3
Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	3
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	3
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	3
Nearside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	3
Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	3
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	3
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	3
Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	3
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	3
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely \|3.7.C.2\|	3
Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely \|3.7.C.2\|	3
Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	3
Offside Rear Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	3
Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	3
Offside Rear front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	3
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Centre Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot\|s\| retaining device insecure \|3.1.4b\|	3
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	3
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	3
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	3
Nearside Front Upper Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	3
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	3
Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	3
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	3
An item not tested \|Manual\|	3
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	3
Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	3
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	3
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	3
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	3
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	3
Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.1.9\|	3
Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	3
Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure \|2.2.B.1a\|	3
Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	3
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	3
Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin \|2.5.A.3b\|	3
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil \|3.5.1h\|	3
Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	3
Indicator switch faulty \|1.4.A.1\|	3
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	3
Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	3
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	3
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	3
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	3
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin \|2.5.A.3b\|	3
Nearside Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	3
Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	3
Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened \|2.4.B.1a\|	3
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	3

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MOT History from tests of diesel LAND ROVER 88s year 1976

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