MOT History from tests of petrol LAND ROVER LAND ROVERs year 1971

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Pass percent:59.75%

(The average a petrol LAND ROVER LAND ROVER year 1971 passes without issue)

Based on:5,133 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	334
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	222
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	217
Registration plate lamp issues	162
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	145
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	143
Brake pipe excessively corroded	134
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	125
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	124
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	119
Rear brake binding	111
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	111
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	108
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	103
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	101
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	95
Registration plate issues	78
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	68
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	66
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	66
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.2.A.1a\|	63
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	62
Front brake application uneven	61
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	61
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	59
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	57
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	57
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	54
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	52
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	51
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	44
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	44
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	43
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	42
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	42
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	40
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	39
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	38
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	37
Rear brake application uneven	36
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	35
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	35
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	35
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	35
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	34
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	34
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	34
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	34
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	33
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	33
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	32
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	31
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play \|2.5.A.3b\|	31
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	30
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	30
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	30
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	29
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	28
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	28
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	27
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	26
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	26
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside \|3.7.C.2\|	26
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	26
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside \|3.7.C.2\|	26
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement \|3.3.A.5\|	25
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	25
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	25
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	24
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	23
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	23
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	23
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	23
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	22
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	22
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	22
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing \|7.2.4c\|	22
Intermediate drop arm insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	21
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	21
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	21
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	21
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	20
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	20
Nearside Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	20
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	20
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	20
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	20
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	20
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	20
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	20
Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way \|3.7.C.2\|	20
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	19
Steering box insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	19
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	19
Offside Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	19
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting \|6.6.6\|	19
Steering system excessively tight \|2.2.D.1\|	19
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	18
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	18
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	18
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	18
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	17
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	17
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	17
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	17
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	17
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	17
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play \|2.5.A.3b\|	17
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm \|2.2.B.1b\|	17
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	16
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	16
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	16
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	16
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	16
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	16
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	15
Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	15
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	15
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	15
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	14
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	14
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	14
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	14
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	14
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	14
Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	14
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	14
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	14
Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	13
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	13
Offside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	13
Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	13
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	13
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	13
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	12
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	12
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	12
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	12
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	12
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil \|3.5.1h\|	12
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	12
Indicator switch faulty \|1.4.A.1\|	12
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	12
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	12
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	12
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	11
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	11
Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	11
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing \|8.2.2\|	11
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	11
Windscreen washer not working	11
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	11
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	11
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	11
Nearside Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	10
Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure \|2.4.B.7b\|	10
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	10
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	10
Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	10
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	10
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	10
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	10
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	10
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	10
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	10
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	10
Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	9
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	9
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Steering box has a significant oil leak \|2.2.D.2e\|	9
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	9
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	9
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	9
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	9
Indicator switch insecure \|1.4.A.1\|	9
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	9
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	9
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	9
Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	8
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	8
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	8
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	8
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	8
Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	8
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	8
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration \|7.3.A.2c\|	8
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Front Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	8
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.6.2b\|	8
Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	8
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	8
Steering column top bearing excessively worn \|2.1.2c\|	8
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened \|2.4.B.1a\|	8
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	8
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	8
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	8
Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	7
Nearside Front Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure \|2.4.B.7b\|	7
Windscreen washer control missing \|8.2.1a\|	7
Offside Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	7
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil \|3.5.1h\|	7
Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	7
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	7
Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	7
Offside Front All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	7
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	7
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin \|2.5.A.3b\|	7
Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration \|7.3.A.2c\|	7
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	7
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	7
Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired \|2.4.B.1c\|	7
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	7
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	7
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only \|3.1.2\|	7
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	7
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	7
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	7
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	7
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	7
Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened \|2.4.B.1a\|	7
Steering wheel retaining device insecure \|2.1.6\|	7
Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	7
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	7

We get to these numbers by trawling through over 1 billion MOT test results since 2004 and crunched the numbers. We remove anything to do with Tyres, as they are model independent and group together common non-model specific issues. We are trying to get to a picture of what models have what issues.

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MOT History from tests of petrol LAND ROVER LAND ROVERs year 1971

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