MOT History from tests of diesel LAND ROVER RANGE ROVERs year 1986

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Pass percent:59.03%

(The average a diesel LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER year 1986 passes without issue)

Based on:1,152 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	103
Brake pipe excessively corroded	87
Registration plate lamp issues	69
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	44
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	34
Registration plate issues	33
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	31
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	31
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	30
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	29
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	27
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	26
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	25
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	22
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	21
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	21
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	20
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	19
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	18
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	18
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	18
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	17
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	16
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	16
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.3b\|	14
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	14
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	13
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	12
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	12
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	11
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	11
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	11
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	11
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	11
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	11
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	11
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	10
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	10
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	10
Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil \|3.5.1h\|	9
Windscreen has damage	9
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	9
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	9
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	9
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	9
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	8
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	8
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	8
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	8
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.3b\|	8
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm \|2.2.B.1b\|	8
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	8
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	7
Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	7
Offside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	7
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	7
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	7
Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	7
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	7
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	7
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	7
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	7
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	6
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	6
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	6
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	6
Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil \|3.5.1h\|	6
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	6
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	6
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	5
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	5
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	5
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	5
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	5
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	5
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	5
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	5
Power steering component\|s\| leaking from a failed seal \|2.3.3b\|	5
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	5
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	5
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	5
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	4
Steering wheel retaining device insecure \|2.1.6\|	4
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	4
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	4
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	4
Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	4
Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	4
Power steering pump leaking from a failed component \|2.3.3b\|	4
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil \|3.5.1h\|	4
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	4
Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	4
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Rear brake binding	4
Nearside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	4
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	4
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.2.A.1a\|	4
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	4
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	4
Steering box has a significant oil leak \|2.2.D.2e\|	3
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Nearside Side repeater insecure \|1.4.A.2b\|	3
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	3
Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	3
Front brake application uneven	3
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	3
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	3
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	3
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	3
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Rear Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	3
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	3
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	3
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	3
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	3
Offside Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	3
Offside Front Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	3
brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	3
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	3
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Nearside Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	3
Offside Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	3
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Offside Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	3
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	3
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	3
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	3
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	3
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	3
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	2
Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.1.3 \|b\| \|i\|\|	2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.5.A.3b\|	2
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	2
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	2
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	2
Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	2
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease \|3.5.1h\|	2
Nearside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	2
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	2
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting \|6.6.6\|	2
Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat \|5.2.1a\|	2
Rear brake application uneven	2
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	2
Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	2
Offside Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	2
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| incomplete \|1.1.4a\|	2
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement \|3.3.A.5\|	2
Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	2
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means \|7.2.4b\|	2
Centre Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing \|2.5.A.1b\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Offside Rear Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	2
Offside Front Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	2
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	2
Offside Front Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control \|6.1.B.1a\|	2
Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Centre rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	2
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play \|2.5.A.3b\|	2
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	2
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	2
Nearside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	2
Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	2
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel \|2.1.2b\|	2
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	2
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	2
Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	2
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. \|6.7.3\|	2
Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	2
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Power steering pump drive system defective \|2.3.6\|	2
Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	2
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| insecure \|1.1.A.3a\|	2
Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control \|2.1.1\|	2
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside \|3.7.C.2\|	2
Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	2
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))	2
Windscreen washer not working	2
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))	2

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MOT History from tests of diesel LAND ROVER RANGE ROVERs year 1986

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