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

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Pass percent:65.78%

(The average a petrol LAND ROVER 88 year 1979 passes without issue)

Based on:3,989 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	212
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	164
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	159
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	155
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	103
Registration plate lamp issues	101
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	99
Brake pipe excessively corroded	99
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	83
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	76
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	69
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	67
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	63
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	54
Rear brake binding	53
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	50
Registration plate issues	49
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	47
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	47
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	45
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	43
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	41
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	41
Front brake application uneven	36
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	33
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	33
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	32
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	32
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	31
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	30
Windscreen washer not working	29
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	28
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.2.A.1a\|	28
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	28
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	26
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	26
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	26
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	26
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	26
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	26
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	24
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	23
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	23
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	23
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	22
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	22
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	22
Rear brake application uneven	22
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	22
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	22
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	22
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside \|3.7.C.2\|	21
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside \|3.7.C.2\|	21
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	19
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play \|2.5.A.3b\|	19
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	19
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	18
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	18
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	18
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	18
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	18
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	17
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	17
Intermediate drop arm insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	16
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	16
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	16
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	15
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	15
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	15
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	15
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	15
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	14
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	14
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	14
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	14
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play \|2.5.A.3b\|	14
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	14
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	14
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	13
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	13
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	13
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	13
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing \|7.2.4c\|	13
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	13
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	13
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	13
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	12
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	12
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	12
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	12
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	12
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	12
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	12
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	12
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	12
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	12
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	11
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	11
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	11
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	11
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	10
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	10
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	10
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	10
Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way \|3.7.C.2\|	10
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	10
Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	9
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	9
Stop lamp\|s\| all not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|iii\|\|	9
Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	9
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	9
Steering system excessively tight \|2.2.D.1\|	9
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	9
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	9
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	9
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	9
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	9
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	9
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	9
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	9
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	8
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	8
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	8
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	8
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	8
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	8
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	8
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	8
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	8
Offside Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	8
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))	7
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	7
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	7
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	7
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	7
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	7
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	7
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	7
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	7
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	7
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	7
Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	7
Nearside Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	7
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	7
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	7
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	7
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	7
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. \|6.7.3\|	7
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	6
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	6
Windscreen has damage	6
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	6
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	6
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	6
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	6
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	6
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	6
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting \|6.6.6\|	6
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil \|3.5.1h\|	6
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	6
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	6
Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	6
Offside Front Leaf spring fractured \|2.4.B.1a\|	6
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	6
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	6
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm \|2.2.B.1b\|	6
Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	6
Nearside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	6
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	6
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement \|3.3.A.5\|	6
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	6
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	6
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	5
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding \|1.2.1 \|f\|\|	5
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding \|1.2.1 \|f\|\|	5
Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened \|2.4.B.1a\|	5
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	5
Nearside Front Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	5
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	5
Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	5
Offside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	5
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	5
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated \|7.2.4c\|	5
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	5
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	5
Steering column top bearing excessively worn \|2.1.2c\|	5
Brake has no servo assistance \|3.3.B.2\|	5
Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	5
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Steering box insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	5
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	5
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	5
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	5
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	5
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	5
Driver`s door does not latch securely closed \|6.2.B.1a\|	5
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	5
Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	5

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

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