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MOT History from tests of petrol LAND ROVER SERIES 2s year 1960

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mot history
Pass percent:68.06%
(The average a petrol LAND ROVER SERIES 2 year 1960 passes without issue)
Based on:360 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Brakes imbalanced across an axle15
Headlamp aim out of alignment13
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively13
Registration plate lamp issues11
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|10
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|9
Brake pipe excessively corroded9
Battery insecure |1.9.1|8
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|8
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|7
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|7
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a|7
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|7
Horn not working |1.6.2a|7
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|6
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|6
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|6
Rear brake binding5
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|5
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|5
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|5
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|5
Front brake application uneven5
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|4
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a|4
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|4
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|4
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|3
Indicator switch faulty |1.4.A.1|3
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.5|3
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|3
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|3
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|3
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|3
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|3
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|3
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|3
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Registration plate issues3
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|2
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|2
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|2
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside |3.7.C.2|2
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|2
Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|2
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|2
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|2
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6|2
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Indicator switch insecure |1.4.A.1|2
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside |3.7.C.2|2
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|2
Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way |3.7.C.2|2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|2
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Rear brake application uneven2
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|2
Offside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|2
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|2
Nearside Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted |2.2.D.2c|2
Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Windscreen has damage2
Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin excessively loose in its bracket |2.4.B.3a|1
Nearside Front Leaf spring anchor pin excessively loose in its bracket |2.4.B.3a|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin excessively loose in its bracket |2.4.B.3a|1
Offside Front Leaf spring anchor pin excessively loose in its bracket |2.4.B.3a|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin excessively loose in its bracket |2.4.B.3a|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin excessively loose in its bracket |2.4.B.3a|1
Nearside Front Leaf spring shackle pin excessively loose in its bracket |2.4.B.3a|1
Offside Front Leaf spring shackle pin excessively loose in its bracket |2.4.B.3a|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|1
Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing |8.2.2|1
Offside Windscreen wiper control missing |8.2.1a|1
Rear Drag link end ball pin shank loose |2.2.B.1c|1
Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play |2.5.A.3b|1
Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play |2.5.A.3b|1
Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Offside Front Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure |2.2.B.1a|1
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play |2.5.A.3b|1
Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps |1.7.4b|1
Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop |2.4.A.1a|1
Nearside Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin |2.5.A.3b|1
Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin |2.5.A.3b|1
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Offside Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way |3.7.C.2|1
Steering box fractured and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Nearside Front Track rod end loose |2.2.B.1d|1
Offside Front Track rod end loose |2.2.B.1d|1
Steering box insecure |2.2.B.1a|1
Offside Front Upper Track rod end loose |2.2.B.1d|1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|1
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Steering system excessively tight |2.2.D.1|1
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded behind bumper |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded behind bumper |2.4.A.3|1
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached |2.7.2b|1
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released1
Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Front 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
Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Offside Headlamp missing |1.7.3|1
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken |3.1.5|1
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced dumb iron / spring hanger |6.1.1 |c| |i||1
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced center chassis rail |6.1.1 |c| |i||1
Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member / chassis rail |6.1.1 |c| |i||1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box |6.1.2 |a||1
Fuel tank leaking |6.1.3 |b| |i||1
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering crossmember |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.6.2b|1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` |8.3.1b|1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|1
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Brake pivot locking device missing |3.5.1l|1
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|1
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Steering wheel locking device insecure |2.1.6|1
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view |8.2.1c|1
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|1
Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |3.6.C.3|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin |2.5.A.3b|1
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Steering locking device insecure |2.2.C.1g|1
Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Nearside Front Wheel nut|s| loose |4.2.A.1e|1
Offside Front Wheel nut|s| loose |4.2.A.1e|1
Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye |shackle| |2.4.B.4|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye |anchor| |2.4.B.4|1
Horn control missing |1.6.1|1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6|1
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis |2.4.A.3|1
All direction indicators not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Front Oil leaking excessively from engine |8.4.1 |a| |i||1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis |2.4.A.3|1
Inner front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Nearside Front Horn not working |1.6.2a|1
Offside Front Wheel bolt|s| loose |4.2.A.1e|1
Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint |2.5.A.1c|1
Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Outer Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|1
Centre Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.4|1
Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.4|1
Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|1
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration |7.3.A.2c|1
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|1
Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6|1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged |3.6.B.4d|1
Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|1
Nearside Outer Front Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a|1
Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. |5.1.1|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Electrical wiring damaged and bare connector exposed |1.9.2c|1
Electrical wiring inadequately supported |1.9.2a|1
Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
An item not tested |Manual|1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing |7.2.4c|1
Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Parking brake lever releases when knocked |3.1.6a|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 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 Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin |2.5.A.3b|1
Front suspension locking device ineffective |2.5.A.4|1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
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
Service brake grabbing severely |3.7.C.2|1
Nearside Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing |2.5.A.1b|1
Offside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Front Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|1
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| missing |1.1.A.3a|1
Towbar component insecure |6.6.1|1
Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|1
Offside Rear Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|1
Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Upper Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing |8.2.2|1
Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged |4.1.D.1e|1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure |3.1.4b|1
Brake pipe kinked |3.6.B.2b|1
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement1
Offside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Intermediate drop arm insecure |2.2.B.1a|1
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Drag link end loose |2.2.B.1d|1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Nearside Track rod end loose |2.2.B.1d|1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|1
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort1
Nearside Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing |5.2.1b|1
Front Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b|1
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover missing to steering box |2.2.C.1c|1
Fuel hose excessively chafed |7.2.2|1
Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Indicator switch faulty not working |1.4.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded axle |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Braking system leaking back plate wet |3.6.A.1|1
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3|1
Fuel system component leaking pump |7.2.3|1
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Front Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control |2.1.1|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|1
Nearside Front Steering damper leaking oil |2.2.C.1f|1
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|1
Nearside Rear Upper Leaf spring shackle pin excessively loose in its bracket |2.4.B.3a|1
Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring shackle pin excessively loose in its bracket |2.4.B.3a|1
Offside Rear Upper Leaf spring shackle pin excessively loose in its bracket |2.4.B.3a|1
Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring shackle pin excessively loose in its bracket |2.4.B.3a|1
Nearside Front Lower Leaf spring shackle pin excessively loose in its bracket |2.4.B.3a|1
Offside Front Lower Leaf spring shackle pin excessively loose in its bracket |2.4.B.3a|1
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|1
Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Nearside Rear reflector more than 50% obscured |1.5.1b|1
Offside Rear reflector more than 50% obscured |1.5.1b|1
Brake hose excessively deteriorated1
Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Nearside Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1

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