MOT History from tests of diesel LAND ROVER 88s year 1977

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Pass percent:68.06%

(The average a diesel LAND ROVER 88 year 1977 passes without issue)

Based on:2,314 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	129
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	80
Registration plate lamp issues	72
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	71
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	46
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	45
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	43
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	40
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	38
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	37
Rear brake binding	37
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	37
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	36
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	30
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	30
Registration plate issues	27
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	25
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	25
Brake pipe excessively corroded	25
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	24
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	24
Front brake application uneven	21
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	21
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	19
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	19
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	19
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	19
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	19
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	17
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	17
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	16
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	16
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	16
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	15
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	15
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	15
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	14
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	14
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	14
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	14
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	14
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	14
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle \|7.4.A.1\|	14
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.2.A.1a\|	14
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	14
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	13
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	13
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration \|7.4.A2\|	13
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	12
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	11
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	11
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
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	11
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	10
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	10
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	10
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	10
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	10
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	10
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	10
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	10
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	10
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	9
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	9
Steering system excessively tight \|2.2.D.1\|	9
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	9
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	9
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	9
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm \|2.2.B.1b\|	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 Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	9
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	9
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	9
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	8
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play \|2.5.A.3b\|	8
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	8
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	8
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	8
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	8
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	8
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	8
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	8
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	7
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	7
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	7
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	7
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Steering box insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	7
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	6
Nearside Front Leaf spring fractured \|2.4.B.1a\|	6
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	6
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	6
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	6
Offside Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	6
Rear brake application uneven	6
Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	6
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	6
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	6
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	6
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	6
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	6
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	6
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement \|3.3.A.5\|	6
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	6
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	5
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	5
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play \|2.5.A.3b\|	5
Intermediate drop arm insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	5
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	5
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	5
Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	5
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Nearside Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	5
Nearside Front Leaf spring shackle bracket loose \|2.4.B.6a\|	5
Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	5
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	5
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	5
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration \|7.4.A2\|	5
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	5
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	5
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	5
Steering column top bearing excessively worn \|2.1.2c\|	5
Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	5
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	5
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	5
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	5
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	5
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	5
Windscreen washer not working	5
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	5
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	5
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	4
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	4
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting \|6.6.6\|	4
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	4
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	4
Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	4
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	4
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside \|3.7.C.2\|	4
Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	4
Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured \|2.4.B.1a\|	4
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	4
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	4
Offside Front Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	4
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	4
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	4
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	4
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	4
Steering box has a significant oil leak \|2.2.D.2e\|	4
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	4
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin \|2.5.A.3b\|	4
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin \|2.5.A.3b\|	4
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	4
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	4
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing \|7.2.4c\|	4
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	4
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	4
Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired \|2.4.B.1c\|	4
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	3
Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened \|2.4.B.1a\|	3
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened \|2.4.B.1a\|	3
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	3
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))	3
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	3
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	3
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing \|2.5.A.1b\|	3
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	3
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	3
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	3
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	3
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	3
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))	3
Rear Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	3
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	3
Nearside Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing \|8.2.2\|	3
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	3
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	3
Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	3
Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	3
Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	3
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	3
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	3
Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	3
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.6.2b\|	3
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	3
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	3
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	3
Indicator switch faulty \|1.4.A.1\|	3
An item not tested \|Manual\|	3
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	3
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	3
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	3
Nearside Rear front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	3
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	3
Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure \|2.4.B.7b\|	3
Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play \|2.5.A.3b\|	3
Centre Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	3
Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	3
Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	3
Nearside Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	3
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	3
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	3
Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	3
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	3
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	3
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Centre Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.7.5c\|	3
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	3
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	3
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	3
Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	3
Front Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	3
Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	3
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	3
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	3
Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure \|2.4.B.7b\|	3
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way \|3.7.C.2\|	3
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	3
Offside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	3
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	3

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MOT History from tests of diesel LAND ROVER 88s year 1977

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