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MOT History from tests of diesel LAND ROVER DEFENDERs year 1981

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mot history
Pass percent:52.42%
(The average a diesel LAND ROVER DEFENDER year 1981 passes without issue)
Based on:351 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment31
Brakes imbalanced across an axle17
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively14
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b|13
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|13
Registration plate lamp issues13
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|11
Registration plate issues11
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|10
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|9
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|9
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|8
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|8
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|8
Rear brake binding7
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|7
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|7
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|6
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|6
Horn not working |1.6.2a|6
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|6
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|6
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|6
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|6
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|6
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|5
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.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
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|5
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|5
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a|5
Battery insecure |1.9.1|5
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|5
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|5
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a|5
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|4
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|4
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|4
Brake hose excessively deteriorated4
Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way |3.7.C.2|4
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|4
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside |3.7.C.2|4
Rear fog lamp switch faulty |1.3.1a|4
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|4
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|4
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|3
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|3
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|3
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|3
Nearside Front Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|3
Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|3
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|3
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|3
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|3
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|2
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|2
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|2
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended |2.4.F.3|2
Steering system fouling |2.2.D.2a|2
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|2
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm |2.2.B.1b|2
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|2
Offside Front Brake pipe kinked |3.6.B.2b|2
Steering system excessively tight |2.2.D.1|2
Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement2
Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.4|2
Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play |2.5.A.3b|2
Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1|2
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|2
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Trailer electrical socket |13 pin| not operating the trailer lamps as intended |1.9.4|2
Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour |7.4.B.4|2
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|2
Brake pipe excessively corroded2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|2
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|2
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|2
Offside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|2
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|2
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|2
Nearside Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way |3.7.C.2|2
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released2
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|2
Emissions not tested |7.0|2
Nearside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|2
Offside Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|2
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|2
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|2
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|2
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3|2
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|2
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Front brake application uneven1
Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.2.1d|1
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.3.A.2|1
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.6.2b|1
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring anchor pin excessively loose in its bracket |2.4.B.3a|1
Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye |anchor| |2.4.B.4|1
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Centre Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a|1
Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a|1
Towbar retaining device missing |6.6.3a|1
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|1
Offside Rear Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|1
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended |2.4.F.3|1
Offside Front Drag link end loose |2.2.B.1d|1
Windscreen wiper blade insecure1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened both sides (7.1.2 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))1
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))1
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))1
Offside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))1
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember |2.4.A.3|1
Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values |8.2.2.2 |f||1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Fuel system component leaking engine bay |7.2.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|1
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Rear of wheel (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))1
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear end of chassis corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured Rear end of chassis |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Rear Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Electrical wiring insecure |1.9.2a|1
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Steering box insecure |2.2.B.1a|1
Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|1
Nearside Drag link end ball pin shank loose |2.2.B.1c|1
Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber detached |2.7.2b|1
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6|1
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort1
Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a|1
Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)1
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)1
Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)1
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)1
Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)1
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)1
Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated fluid leak (1.1.14 (b))1
Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated fluid leak (1.1.14 (b))1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))1
Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))1
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))1
Bonnet primary retaining device insecure (3.1 (c))1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))1
Front Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play |2.1.5|1
Centre Front Steering damper damaged and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by grease |3.5.1h|1
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|1
Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.7.5c|1
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure |1.4.A.2b|1
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|1
Rear brake application uneven1
Brake relay lever locking device missing |3.5.1l|1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Bulkhead around brake servo (6.1.1 (c) (ii))1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))1
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))1
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Central Front Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. seat back missing |6.2.A.2|1
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play |2.5.A.3b|1
Main beam `tell-tale` not working |1.7.4c|1
Central Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Rear fog lamp tell tale missing |1.3.1b|1
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|1
Offside Front Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle |2.5.A.3b|1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e|1
Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e|1
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Front Leaf spring anchor pin excessively loose in its bracket |2.4.B.3a|1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|1
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|1
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings all under side chassis corroded |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering centre |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering centre |6.1.A.1|1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering rear crossmember |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.3.A.2|1
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Rear brake drum contaminated by oil |3.5.1h|1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside |3.7.C.2|1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose |2.2.B.1c|1
Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose |2.2.B.1c|1
Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Rear Lower Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6|1
Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|1
Offside Front Leaf spring cracked |2.4.B.1a|1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|1
Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|1
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|1
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle |7.4.A.1|1
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration |7.4.A2|1
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.1.3 |g| |ii||1
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))1
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected front spring outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected front spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii))1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|1
Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Rear reflector missing Both |1.5.1a|1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Rear spring front hanger |2.4.A.3|1
Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e|1
Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|1
Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam |1.7.4a|1
Offside Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut loose |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Front Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened |2.4.B.1a|1
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Nearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed |6.2.B.1a|1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure |2.2.C.1g|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing |2.4.G.2|1
Steering wheel locking device insecure |2.1.6|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|1
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Offside Front Tie bar/rod locating pin insecure |2.4.G.3a|1
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Offside Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear crossmember holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|1
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail |2.1.2 |e| |i||1
Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation |1.1.A.2|1
Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Electrical wiring inadequately supported |1.9.2a|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Centre Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating |1.1.A.3b|1
Front Front position lamp|s| has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|1
Windscreen has damage1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Nearside Rear Lower Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely |3.7.C.2|1
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|1
Centre Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a|1
Offside Front coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|1
Front Driver`s door does not latch securely closed |6.2.B.1a|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.B.6d|1
Centre Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Rear Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a|1
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced as marked chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced as marked chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Rear Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassis next to tank chassis (6.1.1 (d) (i))1
Offside Rear Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced next to tank inner and outer chassis (6.1.1 (d) (i))1
Inner Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint |2.4.G.4b|1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a|1
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a|1
Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|1
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|1
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle |2.2.D.2a|1
Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle |2.2.D.2a|1
Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b|1
Nearside Front Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted |2.2.D.2c|1
Intermediate drop arm insecure |2.2.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Front Leaf spring shackle bracket loose |2.4.B.6a|1
Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|1
Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Front Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Front Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis by spring mount |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded by spring mount |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis at both ends of spring mountings |3 places| |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis crossmember |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam |4.1.3 |b||1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength centre chassis holed and corroded |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
An item not tested |Manual|1
front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Brake has no servo assistance |3.3.B.2|1
Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth |3.1.5|1
Offside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam |2.5.A.1a|1
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|1
Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Offside Front Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.B.6d|1

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