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MOT History from tests of diesel LAND ROVER 88s year 1979

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mot history
Pass percent:66.18%
(The average a diesel LAND ROVER 88 year 1979 passes without issue)
Based on:2,076 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment139
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively85
Brakes imbalanced across an axle77
Registration plate lamp issues60
Rear brake binding50
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|46
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|46
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|46
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|45
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|43
Registration plate issues40
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|39
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|39
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|38
Horn not working |1.6.2a|37
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|35
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a|31
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|31
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a|31
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|28
Brake pipe excessively corroded28
Front brake application uneven26
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|23
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|23
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b|23
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|21
Brake hose excessively deteriorated21
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|20
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|17
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|17
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|17
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|17
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|16
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|16
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|16
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|16
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration |7.4.A2|15
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|15
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|15
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|15
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|15
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|15
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|15
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|14
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|14
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|14
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|14
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|13
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|13
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|13
Rear brake application uneven13
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle |7.4.A.1|12
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|12
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|12
Battery insecure |1.9.1|12
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|12
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|12
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|12
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|11
Nearside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|11
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|11
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm |2.2.B.1b|11
Brake has no servo assistance |3.3.B.2|10
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|10
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|10
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|10
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour |7.4.B.4|10
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|10
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|10
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|10
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|10
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|9
Brake pedal has no servo assistance |3.3.B.2|9
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|9
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside |3.7.C.2|9
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|8
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|8
Intermediate drop arm insecure |2.2.B.1a|8
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|8
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|8
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|8
Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|7
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|7
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|7
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|7
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|7
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil |3.5.1h|7
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|7
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|7
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|7
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|7
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3|7
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|7
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|6
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|6
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|6
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside |3.7.C.2|6
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|6
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|6
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|6
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|6
Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|6
Offside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|6
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|6
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|6
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|6
Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|6
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|6
Offside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|6
Front brake excessively fluctuating6
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|6
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|6
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|6
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|5
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.6.2b|5
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|5
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort5
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|5
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released5
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|5
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|5
Steering system excessively tight |2.2.D.1|5
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|5
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|5
Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play |2.5.A.3b|5
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|5
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|5
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|5
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|5
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil |3.5.1h|5
Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1|5
Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|5
Emissions not tested |7.0|4
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|4
Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2c|4
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing |2.5.A.1b|4
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|4
Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration |7.4.A2|4
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|4
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|4
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play |2.5.A.3b|4
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6|4
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|4
Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired |2.4.B.1c|4
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|4
Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure |3.1.4b|4
Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|4
Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired |2.4.B.1c|4
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|4
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|4
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|4
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|4
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|4
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|4
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|4
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|4
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6|4
Steering box insecure |2.2.B.1a|4
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|4
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|4
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|4
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|4
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|4
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|4
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|3
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b|3
Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|3
Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely |3.7.C.2|3
Windscreen wiper blade insecure3
Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|3
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|3
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|3
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|3
Front Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|3
Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|3
Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin |2.5.A.3b|3
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|3
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement3
Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle |7.4.A.1|3
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||3
Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a|3
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin |2.5.A.3b|3
Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated |3.6.C.1b|3
Nearside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|3
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|3
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|3
Steering wheel retaining device insecure |2.1.6|3
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|3
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|3
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|3
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|3
Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|3
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|3
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking |3.6.A.1|3
Offside front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|3
Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing |8.2.2|3
Front passenger door does not latch securely closed |6.2.B.1a|3
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|3
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|3
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|3
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|3
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Driver`s door does not latch securely closed |6.2.B.1a|3
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|3
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|3
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|3
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.5|3
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|3
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play |2.5.A.3b|3
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|3
Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|3
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|3
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b|3
Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|3
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|3
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|3
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|3
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Brake servo leaking |3.6.C.1c|3

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