MOT History from tests of petrol LAND ROVER RANGEROVERs year 1981

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Pass percent:63.64%

(The average a petrol LAND ROVER RANGEROVER year 1981 passes without issue)

Based on:869 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	67
Registration plate lamp issues	52
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	47
Brake pipe excessively corroded	40
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	33
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	22
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	19
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	16
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	16
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	16
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	16
Registration plate issues	15
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	15
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	15
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	14
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	13
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	13
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	12
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	12
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	11
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	11
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	10
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	9
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	9
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	9
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	8
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	7
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	7
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	7
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	7
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	6
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	6
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	6
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	5
Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil \|3.5.1h\|	5
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	5
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	5
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	5
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.2.A.1a\|	5
Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	5
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	5
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	5
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	4
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	4
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	4
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	4
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Offside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	4
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm \|2.2.B.1b\|	4
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	4
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	4
Offside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil \|3.5.1h\|	4
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	4
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	4
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	4
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	4
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	3
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	3
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	3
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	3
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Windscreen washer not working	3
Windscreen has damage	3
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	3
Rear fog lamp switch faulty \|1.3.1a\|	3
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	3
Rear brake binding	3
Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	3
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Intermediate drop arm insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	3
Nearside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	3
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	3
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	3
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	3
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	3
Power steering component\|s\| leaking from a failed seal \|2.3.3b\|	3
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	2
Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	2
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	2
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	2
Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive play \|2.1.5\|	2
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated \|3.1.3c\|	2
Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	2
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	2
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	2
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Rear Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	2
Rear Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	2
Front Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	2
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	2
Nearside Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Nearside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	2
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged \|3.6.B.4d\|	2
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	2
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	2
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration \|7.3.A.2c\|	2
Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	2
Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Offside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	2
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	2
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	2
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	2
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position \|6.4.1\|	2
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|4.5.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	2
Offside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Rear Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Stop lamp\|s\| all not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|iii\|\|	2
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))	2
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	2
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	2
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	2
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	2
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	1
Rear Upper Trailing arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Rear Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	1
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	1
Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play \|2.1.5\|	1
Centre Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	1
Brake valve leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill and closing panel \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill and closing panel \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding \|1.2.1 \|f\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	1
Body mounting fixings missing such that stability is seriously impaired Middle x2 mounts \|6.2.2 \|c\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Nearside Front coil spring broken \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Offside Front Driver`s seat insecure front mounting bolt missing \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected \|1.9.3b\|	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting Bracing bracket has been slit open to facilitate removal of bolt. \|6.6.6\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Body mounting poor \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	1
Offside Front Upper Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Brake pedal feels spongy with the vacuum fully depleted \|3.3.C.2\|	1
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure \|2.1.2d\|	1
Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged \|4.2.A.1a\|	1
Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Steering system excessively rough \|2.2.D.1\|	1
Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil \|3.5.1h\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot \|2.7.4\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	1
Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Steering box damaged and unserviceable \|2.2.C.1d\|	1
Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment \|3.5.1f\|	1
Front An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Offside Rear An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	1
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	1
Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease \|3.5.1h\|	1
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings All body mounts \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis, top shock mount \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	1
Rear Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	1
Nearside Front All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Nearside Front Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower brake caliper securing device loose \|3.5.1j\|	1
Offside Rear Lower brake caliper securing device missing \|3.5.1j\|	1
Rear fog lamp switch insecure \|1.3.1a\|	1
Position lamp switch insecure \|1.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	1
Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located \|2.4.C.2\|	1
Centre Rear Shock absorber missing \|2.7.1b\|	1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	1
Rear Steering arm deformed and unserviceable \|2.2.C.1d\|	1
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.3b\|	1
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	1
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	1
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position \|8.4.1\|	1
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Rear Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Rear fog lamp not working \|4.5.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
All position lamps not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	1
Headlamp aim not tested \|4.1.2 \|b\|\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush \|5.3.2 \|c\|\|	1
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working \|4.9.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Nearside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Nearside Rear Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching incomplete \|5.2.2b\|	1
Offside Rear Seat belt stitching incomplete \|5.2.2b\|	1
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing \|8.2.2\|	1
An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing \|7.1.2 \|d\|\|	1
Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing \|7.1.2 \|d\|\|	1
Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light \|1.3.2e\|	1
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing locking buckle \|5.1.1\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed \|6.3.5.a\|	1
Offside Inner Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	1
Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	1
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Steering locking device insecure \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Lower Steering column locking device insecure \|2.1.6\|	1
Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams \|1.7.4b\|	1
Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned \|1.7.3\|	1
Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin \|2.5.A.3b\|	1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 6.78% - \|4.50%\| \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush \|5.3.2 \|c\|\|	1
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush \|5.3.2 \|c\|\|	1
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	1
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	1
Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm \|2.2.B.1b\|	1
Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	1
Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	1
Brake hose damaged	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	1
Offside Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	1
Power steering inoperative \|2.3.3a\|	1
Steering retaining device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	1
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden \|2.4.A.1b\|	1
Front Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Steering system excessively tight \|2.2.D.1\|	1
Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure \|3.1.4b\|	1
Nearside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Brake reservoir fluid level decreases after several pedal applications \|3.3.C.1\|	1
Centre Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	1
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| insecure \|1.1.A.3a\|	1
Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.3.2d\|	1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended \|2.4.F.3\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Power steering component leaking steering box leaking fluid \|2.1.5 \|a\|\|	1
Offside Front Brake disc contaminated by leaking swivel housing \|1.1.14 \|b\|\|	1
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Offside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Upper Coil spring not correctly located \|2.4.C.2\|	1
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside \|3.7.C.2\|	1
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement \|3.3.A.5\|	1
Brake vacuum build up too slow \|3.3.E.6\|	1
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Centre Rear Upper Trailing arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Centre Front Steering damper leaking oil \|2.2.C.1f\|	1
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	1
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle \|7.3.A.2b\|	1
Hazard warning switch insecure \|1.4.B.1d\|	1
Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light \|1.2.1e\|	1
Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted \|4.2.A.1a\|	1
Rear Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	1
Nearside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Driver`s door does not latch securely closed \|6.2.B.1a\|	1
Offside Front Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Offside Front Power steering pump leaking from a failed component \|2.3.3b\|	1
Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	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
Front brake application uneven	1
Offside Front Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure \|1.4.A.2b\|	1
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged \|3.6.B.2c\|	1
Offside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam \|2.5.A.1a\|	1
Central Brake lever has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Central Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked \|3.6.B.2b\|	1
Offside Rear Brake pipe kinked \|3.6.B.2b\|	1
Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.3\|	1
Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle \|2.2.D.2a\|	1
Headlamp switch insecure \|1.7.1\|	1
Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|4.4.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock mount \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4b\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4b\|	1
Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.D.3a\|	1
Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.D.3a\|	1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.D.4\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Steering system fouling \|2.2.D.2a\|	1
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	1
Position lamp switch faulty \|1.1.A.1\|	1
Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint \|2.4.G.4b\|	1
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed \|3.6.B.2c\|	1
Nearside Outer Front Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil \|3.5.1h\|	1
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing \|3.6.G.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing \|5.2.1b\|	1
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Front Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive play \|2.1.5\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Rear brake disc contaminated by oil \|3.5.1h\|	1
Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint insecure \|2.1.5\|	1
Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	1
Brake servo vacuum pipe split \|3.6.C.1b\|	1
Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose \|3.5.1j\|	1
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch \|6.2.2 \|d\| \|i\|\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means \|7.2.4b\|	1
Nearside 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\|\|	1
Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Steering box drop arm. \|2.1.3 \|b\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Front Brake pipe kinked \|3.6.B.2b\|	1
Offside Front Side repeater incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	1
Front Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	1
Nearside Side repeater insecure \|1.4.A.2b\|	1
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play \|2.5.A.3b\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Offside Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.4.A.2e\|	1
Rear fog lamp tell tale missing \|1.3.1b\|	1
brake drum contaminated by oil \|3.5.1h\|	1
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Rear rear brake recording little or no effort TOTAL FOOTBRAKE EFFICIENCY 49% \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Stop lamp not working BOTH REAR BRAKE LAMP BULBS INOPERATIVE \|1.2.1b\|	1
Offside Front Battery insecure BATTERY CLAMP INSECURE \|1.9.1\|	1
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive HC 1862 OVER LIMITS [1200 LIMITS] \|7.3.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	1
Nearside Inner Front brake disc contaminated by oil \|3.5.1h\|	1
Offside Inner Front brake disc contaminated by oil \|3.5.1h\|	1
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside \|3.7.C.2\|	1
Brake rod locking device missing \|3.5.1l\|	1
Centre Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Rear Stop lamp\|s\| all not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|iii\|\|	1
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen both washer jets \|3.5 \|a\|\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen \|4.1.2 \|a\|\|	1
Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe seriously damaged \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing \|8.2.2\|	1
Offside Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	1
Lower Steering column universal joint insecure \|2.1.5\|	1
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Emissions not tested Engine poor running \|7.3.A.1\|	1
Steering lock fails to engage \|2.1.4b\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	1
Headlamp not working on main beam nearside and offside \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen \|4.1.2 \|a\|\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen kicks up to the right \|4.1.2 \|a\|\|	1
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)	1
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)	1
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))	1
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))	1
Oil leaking excessively from transmission Rear diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))	1
Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))	1
Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated Hub seal badly leaking (1.1.14 (b))	1
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	1
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))	1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))	1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))	1
Nearside 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
Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))	1
Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering rear axle support /suspension arms mount points both (6.1.1 (c) (ii))	1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated oil leaking onto disc (1.1.14 (b))	1
Steering box has relative movement to chassis/bodywork (2.1.2 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wing (1.1.21 (e) (i))	1
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))	1
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn Panhard rod bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	1
Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))	1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))	1
Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))	1
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen both (3.5 (a))	1
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))	1
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear linkage (2.1.3 (g) (ii))	1
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))	1
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear linkage (2.1.3 (g) (ii))	1
Horn not working (7.7 (a))	1
Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))	1
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))	1
Brake performance not tested due to the condition of the pipe (1.2.1 (g))	1
Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))	1
Offside Front Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside brake binding (1.2.1 (b) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Steering linkage fouling Track rod end bracket fouling on axle (2.1.4 (a))	1
Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))	1
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))	1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))	1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Front arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))	1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Rear arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))	1
Nearside Front Passengers seat insecure rear lower bolts loose/insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))	1
Drivers seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Electrical wiring insulation in such a condition there is an imminent risk of fire or formation of sparks battery fuse connection (4.11 (c) (iii))	1

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MOT History from tests of petrol LAND ROVER RANGEROVERs year 1981

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