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MOT History from tests of petrol LAND ROVER DEFENDERs year 1981

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mot history
Pass percent:54.88%
(The average a petrol LAND ROVER DEFENDER year 1981 passes without issue)
Based on:441 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment29
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively24
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|21
Registration plate lamp issues12
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|12
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|12
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|10
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|10
Brakes imbalanced across an axle9
Horn not working |1.6.2a|9
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|9
Brake hose excessively deteriorated9
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|9
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|8
Registration plate issues8
Rear brake binding7
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|7
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a|6
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|6
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|6
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|6
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|5
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|5
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|5
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|5
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|5
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|5
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|5
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|5
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|5
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|4
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside |3.7.C.2|4
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|4
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|4
Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|4
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|4
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|4
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement4
Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way |3.7.C.2|4
Brake pipe excessively corroded4
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|4
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a|4
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|4
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|4
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|3
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|3
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.6.2b|3
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |8.2.1.2 |b||3
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm |2.2.B.1b|3
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|3
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Battery insecure |1.9.1|3
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))3
Windscreen washer not working 3
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))3
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||3
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|2
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|2
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|2
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|2
Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.3.2f|2
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned |4.1.D.1e|2
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking |3.6.A.1|2
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|2
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|2
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|2
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|2
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|2
Nearside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|2
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released2
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|2
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|2
Offside Front Lower Intermediate drop arm insecure |2.2.B.1a|2
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|2
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|2
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|2
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|2
Indicator switch faulty |1.4.A.1|2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|2
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|2
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value |1.2.2 |a| |ii||2
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e|2
Driver`s door does not latch securely closed |6.2.B.1a|2
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|2
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|2
Offside Rear Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Emissions not tested |7.0|2
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Offside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||2
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|2
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort2
Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|2
Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a|1
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Brake servo leaking |3.6.C.1c|1
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order |not working| |1.2.4a|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Centre brake drum contaminated by oil |3.5.1h|1
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b|1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete |3.3.A.1b|1
Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.1.9|1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6|1
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing |7.2.4c|1
Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|1
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated |3.1.3c|1
Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm |2.2.B.1b|1
Nearside Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.5|1
Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Centre Front Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|1
Offside Front Driver`s door does not latch securely closed |6.2.B.1a|1
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Offside Front Upper Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Offside Front Lower Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Rear Towbar component excessively corroded |6.6.1|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Front Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle |7.3.A.2b|1
Nearside Rear front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Nearside Front wheel cylinder has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Rear Towbar locking device insecure |6.6.3b|1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp|s| not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii||1
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle |8.2.1.2 |f||1
Windscreen has damage1
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (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
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering corrosion/ hole and cracking in chassis next to steering idler. |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil |3.5.1h|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a|1
Offside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely |3.7.C.2|1
Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Front Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure |2.4.B.7b|1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))1
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn REAR OF SPRING (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt insecure REAR OF (5.3.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength REAR OF (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))1
Steering box has relative movement to chassis/bodywork (2.1.2 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength FRONT AND REAR OF SPRING MOUNTS (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Headlamp insecure wing loose (4.1.1 (c))1
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength leaf spring shackle pin mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wing |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|1
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured front off crossmember |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Offside Front Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. |6.2.A.3|1
Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned |4.1.D.1e|1
Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned |4.1.D.1e|1
Offside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned |4.1.D.1e|1
front parking |secondary| brakes imbalanced |3.7.B.6b|1
Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear of front |2.4.B.2|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value |1.4.2 |a| |ii||1
Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear |3.3 |c||1
Front Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm |2.1.3 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Offside Front Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure |2.4.B.7b|1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
An item not tested |Manual|1
Steering system excessively tight |2.2.D.1|1
brake drum insecure |3.5.1i|1
Front Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Front Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition |7.1.4|1
Nearside Front Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|1
Offside Front Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|1
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Centre Brake relay lever has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1|1
Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear |8.1.2b|1
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Offside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|1
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|1
Nearside Seat belt not functioning as intended Not Retracting (7.1.2 (c))1
Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Stop lamp insecure Both |1.2.1a|1
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Steering wheel locking device insecure |2.1.6|1
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings crossmember |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis leg |6.1.B.2|1
Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis by spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis by front spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
front brake binding both |3.7.B.1|1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis next to leaf spring mounting bracket |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis leg |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out rigger x2 places |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Body panel likely to become detached Inner arch |6.2.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing |2.5.A.1b|1
Indicator switch insecure |1.4.A.1|1
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3|1
Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams |1.7.4b|1
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3|1
Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|1
Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber detached |2.7.2b|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced marked in yellow chalk |6.1.1 |c| |i||1
Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced marked yellow chalk |6.1.1 |c| |i||1
Power steering component leaking |2.1.5 |a||1
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted |1.1.16 |c| |i||1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system union |1.1.11 |b| |i||1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp|s| all not working |4.3.1 |a| |iii||1
Offside Rear Stop lamp|s| all not working |4.3.1 |a| |iii||1
Offside Front Driver`s door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed |6.2.3 |b| |ii||1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested |4.1.2 |b||1
Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested |4.1.2 |b||1
Emissions not tested |8.2.1.2 |d||1
Brake performance not tested brake fluid leak / pads incorrectly mounted |1.2.1 |g||1
Rear Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a|1
Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Rear fog lamp tell tale missing |1.3.1b|1
Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|1
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|1
Intermediate drop arm insecure |2.2.B.1a|1
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened |2.4.B.1a|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened |2.4.B.1a|1
Nearside rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b|1
Offside rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b|1
Stop lamp not working n/s and o/s |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|1
Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|1
Stop lamp|s| not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii||1
Brake linkage has restricted free movement rear brakes seized on |1.1.15 |e||1
Offside Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))1
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))1
Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Rear brake application uneven1
Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Speedometer clearly inoperative |6.7.2|1
Nearside Front Leaf spring cracked |2.4.B.1a|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
Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint |2.4.G.4b|1
Nearside Windscreen wiper not working NS&OS (3.4 (a))1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective |6.1.3 |b| |i||1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Front Spring |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear chassis |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis |2.4.A.3|1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Manifold to down pipe. |7.1.2|1
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings at pedals |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Steering retaining device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Offside Steering retaining device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Nearside Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|1
Offside Electrical wiring insecure |1.9.2a|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Offside Front Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam |2.5.A.1a|1
Offside Rear Lower Fuel pipe union leaking |7.2.3|1
Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. |6.2.A.3|1
Nearside Front Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|1
Centre Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|1
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin retaining device insecurely fitted |2.4.B.3b|1
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|1
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|1
Offside Front Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|1
Nearside Front Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|1
Nearside Front wheel cylinder securing device excessively deteriorated |3.5.1j|1
Offside Front wheel cylinder securing device excessively deteriorated |3.5.1j|1
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a|1
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|1
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside |3.7.C.2|1

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