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MOT History from tests of petrol LAND ROVER SERIES 3s year 1971

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mot history
Pass percent:57.80%
(The average a petrol LAND ROVER SERIES 3 year 1971 passes without issue)
Based on:1,533 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment96
Brakes imbalanced across an axle74
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively58
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|51
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|51
Registration plate lamp issues42
Rear brake binding37
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|37
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|37
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|37
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|36
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|36
Horn not working |1.6.2a|27
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a|27
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|27
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|26
Brake hose excessively deteriorated26
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|22
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|22
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|21
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|20
Registration plate issues20
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|20
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a|19
Battery insecure |1.9.1|19
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|18
Brake pipe excessively corroded17
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|17
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|17
Rear brake application uneven17
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|16
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|16
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|16
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|14
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|13
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|13
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|13
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|13
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|13
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|13
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|12
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|12
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|12
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|11
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|11
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|11
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|11
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement11
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|11
Front brake application uneven11
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|10
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement10
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|10
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|10
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|10
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|10
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6|10
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|9
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|9
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|9
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|9
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|9
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|8
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|8
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|8
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|8
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort8
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|8
Windscreen washer not working 7
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|7
Intermediate drop arm insecure |2.2.B.1a|7
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|7
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|7
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|7
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|7
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|7
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|7
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|6
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|6
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|6
Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|6
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|6
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|6
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|6
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm |2.2.B.1b|6
Steering system excessively tight |2.2.D.1|6
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|6
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|5
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.5|5
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|5
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|5
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|5
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|5
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|5
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|5
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|5
Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|5
Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|5
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|5
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|5
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|4
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|4
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|4
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside |3.7.C.2|4
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|4
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Windscreen wiper blade insecure4
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside |3.7.C.2|4
Nearside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|4
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|4
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|4
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|4
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|4
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|4
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|4
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|4
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3|4
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|4
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|4
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|4
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|4
Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2c|4
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|4
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6|4
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|4
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|4
Offside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))3
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|3
Nearside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|3
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|3
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil |3.5.1h|3
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer |7.1.2|3
Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way |3.7.C.2|3
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing |7.2.4c|3
Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|3
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|3
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|3
Nearside Rear front brake binding |3.7.B.1|3
Offside Rear front brake binding |3.7.B.1|3
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|3
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|3
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|3
Nearside Front Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure |2.4.B.7b|3
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|3
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b|3
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|3
Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|3
Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|3
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|3
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|3
Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|3
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|3
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|3
Offside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|3
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Indicator switch insecure |1.4.A.1|3
Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|3
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|3
Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e|3
Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|3
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|3
Offside Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a|3
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|3
Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|3
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|3
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))3
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|3
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e|3
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|3
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|3
Service brake grabbing severely |3.7.C.2|3
Offside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|3
Nearside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|3
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play |2.5.A.3b|3
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|2
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))2
Stop lamp not working both |1.2.1b|2
Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii||2
Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely |3.7.C.2|2
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|2
Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|2
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|2
Nearside Front Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure |2.4.B.7b|2
Offside Front Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure |2.4.B.7b|2
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|2
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|2
Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin |2.5.A.3b|2
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Nearside Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced |2.4.B.1d|2
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|2
Offside Front Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|2
Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|2
front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|2
Emissions not tested |7.0|2
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|2
Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|2
Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play |2.5.A.3b|2
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|2
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|2
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|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
Nearside Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured |2.4.A.3|2
Front position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|2
Steering system fouling |2.2.D.2a|2
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing |2.5.A.1b|2
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|2
Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Steering box insecure |2.2.B.1a|2
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|2
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing |2.5.A.1b|2
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))2
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))2
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))2
All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|2
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|2
Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure |2.4.B.7b|2
Fuel pipe union leaking |7.2.3|2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6|2
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a|2
Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.3.A.2|2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))2
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))2
Offside Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|2
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|2
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|2
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Nearside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.B.6d|2
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))2
Centre Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|2
Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|2
Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|2
Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.4|2
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|2
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|2
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|2
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. |5.1.1|2
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|2
Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|2
Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|2
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6|2
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. |6.7.3|2
Main beam `tell-tale` not working |1.7.4c|2
Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely |3.7.C.2|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
An item not tested |Manual|2
Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|2
Front Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside |3.7.C.2|2
Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|2
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|2
Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1e|2
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.B.6d|2
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth |3.3.A.1b|2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement Rear bush |2.4.B.2|2
Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|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 Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a|2
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|2
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|2
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|2
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play |2.5.A.3b|2
Centre Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|2
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.6.2b|2
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis |2.4.A.3|2
Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|2
Steering wheel retaining device insecure |2.1.6|2

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