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MOT History from tests of petrol LAND ROVER SERIES 3s year 1980

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mot history
Pass percent:56.35%
(The average a petrol LAND ROVER SERIES 3 year 1980 passes without issue)
Based on:827 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment67
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|48
Brakes imbalanced across an axle47
Registration plate lamp issues40
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively33
Brake pipe excessively corroded32
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|24
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|20
Front brake application uneven19
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|18
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|18
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|15
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|14
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|13
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|12
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|11
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|11
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|11
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|11
Registration plate issues10
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|10
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|9
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b|9
Horn not working |1.6.2a|9
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|9
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|8
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|8
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|8
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|8
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|7
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6|7
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|7
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|7
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|7
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|7
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|7
Brake hose excessively deteriorated7
Rear brake binding7
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|7
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|6
Battery insecure |1.9.1|6
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|6
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|6
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a|6
Windscreen washer not working 6
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|6
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|5
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|5
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|5
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a|5
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|5
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))5
Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|5
Intermediate drop arm insecure |2.2.B.1a|5
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|5
Offside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|5
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|5
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))4
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |8.2.1.2 |b||4
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Nearside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|4
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|4
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|4
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|4
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|4
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|4
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement4
Offside front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|4
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Rear brake application uneven4
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|4
Nearside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|4
Offside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|4
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|4
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|4
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|4
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|4
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|4
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|4
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|4
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|3
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|3
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|3
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|3
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|3
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|3
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|3
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|3
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|3
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|3
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|3
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3|3
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|3
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|3
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|3
Steering system excessively tight |2.2.D.1|3
Offside Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|3
Rear fog lamp switch missing |1.3.1a|3
Rear fog lamp switch faulty |1.3.1a|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 is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside |3.7.C.2|3
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))3
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|3
Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|3
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|3
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|3
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|3
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|3
Nearside Front Upper Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|2
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.5|2
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort2
Steering box insecure |2.2.B.1a|2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|2
Offside Front position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|2
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|2
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside |3.7.C.2|2
Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a|2
Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|2
Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|2
Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|2
Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|2
Offside Front Leaf spring splayed and fouling |2.4.B.1c|2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|2
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a|2
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e|2
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii||2
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil |3.5.1h|2
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|2
Service brake grabbing severely |3.7.C.2|2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|2
Offside Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way |3.7.C.2|2
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||2
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii||2
Rear Stop lamp|s| all not working |4.3.1 |a| |iii||2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|2
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|2
Brake vacuum build up too slow |3.3.E.6|2
Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking |3.6.A.1|2
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|2
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|2
Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1|2
Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|2
Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration |7.3.A.2c|2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|2
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|2
Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|2
Windscreen wiper blade insecure2
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|2
Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.4|2
Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|2
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|2
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Rear fog lamp tell tale missing |1.3.1b|2
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm |2.2.B.1b|2
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))2
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))2
Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|2
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|2
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|2
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|2
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|2
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak2
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|2
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration |7.3.A.2c|2
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released2
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|2

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

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