MOT History from tests of diesel LAND ROVER 88s year 1981

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Pass percent:65.67%

(The average a diesel LAND ROVER 88 year 1981 passes without issue)

Based on:3,964 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	259
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	191
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	154
Registration plate lamp issues	126
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.3b\|	121
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	103
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	80
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	73
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	72
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	69
Registration plate issues	69
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	68
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	64
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	62
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	61
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	60
Brake pipe excessively corroded	59
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	59
Rear brake binding	54
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	52
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	50
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	49
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour \|7.4.B.4\|	49
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	48
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	47
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	46
Front brake application uneven	45
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	42
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	41
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	35
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	33
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	33
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	33
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	32
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	30
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	29
Brake has no servo assistance \|3.3.B.2\|	28
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	27
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.2.A.1a\|	27
Windscreen washer not working	27
Rear brake application uneven	26
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	25
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	25
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	25
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	24
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside \|3.7.C.2\|	24
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	23
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	23
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	23
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	21
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	21
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	21
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	20
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	20
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	19
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	19
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	19
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	19
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	19
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	18
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	18
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	18
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	17
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	17
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	17
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	17
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	17
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	17
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	17
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	16
Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	16
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	16
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	16
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	16
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	15
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	15
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	15
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	15
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	14
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	14
Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	14
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm \|2.2.B.1b\|	14
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	13
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	13
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	13
Nearside Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	13
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	13
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	13
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	13
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	13
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	13
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	13
Offside Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	12
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	12
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	12
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	12
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	12
Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	12
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	12
Intermediate drop arm insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	12
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	12
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	12
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	11
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	11
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	11
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	11
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	11
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	11
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	11
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	11
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	11
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	11
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	11
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	11
Brake pedal has no servo assistance \|3.3.B.2\|	11
Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way \|3.7.C.2\|	10
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	10
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	10
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play \|2.5.A.3b\|	10
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	10
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	10
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	10
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	10
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth \|3.3.A.1b\|	10
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	9
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	9
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	9
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	9
Rear fog lamp switch missing \|1.3.1a\|	9
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	9
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	9
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing \|2.5.A.1b\|	9
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	9
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	9
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting \|6.6.6\|	9
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	9
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	9
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play \|2.5.A.3b\|	9
Steering system excessively tight \|2.2.D.1\|	9
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	9
Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	9
Offside front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	9
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside \|3.7.C.2\|	9
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	8
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	8
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	8
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))	8
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	8
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	8
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	8
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	8
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin \|2.5.A.3b\|	8
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	8
Steering column top bearing excessively worn \|2.1.2c\|	7
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	7
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))	7
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))	7
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	7
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	7
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	7
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	7
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	7
Front Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	7
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	7
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	7
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	7
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	7
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	7
Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	7
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	7
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	7
Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	6
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	6
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.6.2b\|	6
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	6
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	6
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	6
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	6
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	6
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	6
Front passenger door does not latch securely closed \|6.2.B.1a\|	6
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Offside Front Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure \|2.4.B.7b\|	6
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	6
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	6
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	6
Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure \|3.1.4b\|	6
Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	6
Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	6
Nearside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	6
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	6
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	6
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	6
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing \|7.2.4c\|	5
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	5
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	5
Nearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed \|6.2.B.1a\|	5
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	5
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine \|8.2.2.2 \|b\|\|	5
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	5
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	5
Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired \|2.4.B.1c\|	5
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	5
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened \|2.4.B.1a\|	5
Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Rear fog lamp switch faulty \|1.3.1a\|	5
Offside Front Leaf spring fractured \|2.4.B.1a\|	5
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	5
Offside front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	5
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	5
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	5
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	5
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	5
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	5
Rear fog lamp not working \|4.5.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	5
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	5
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	5
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	5
Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Brake vacuum build up too slow \|3.3.E.6\|	5
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	5
Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))	5
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5

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MOT History from tests of diesel LAND ROVER 88s year 1981

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