MOT History from tests of petrol LAND ROVER SERIES 3s year 1984

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Pass percent:57.85%

(The average a petrol LAND ROVER SERIES 3 year 1984 passes without issue)

Based on:688 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	53
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	39
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	38
Registration plate lamp issues	32
Brake pipe excessively corroded	31
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	28
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	19
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	16
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	15
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	15
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	13
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	13
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	12
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	12
Rear brake binding	12
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	11
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	11
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	11
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	11
Front brake application uneven	10
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	10
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	10
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	8
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	7
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	7
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Registration plate issues	7
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	7
Windscreen washer not working	7
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	7
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside \|3.7.C.2\|	6
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	6
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting \|6.6.6\|	6
Nearside Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	6
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	6
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	6
Offside Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	6
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	6
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	5
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	5
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	5
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	5
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	5
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	5
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	4
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))	4
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	4
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	4
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	4
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	4
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	3
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	3
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.2.A.1a\|	3
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	3
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	3
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside \|3.7.C.2\|	3
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|4.1.1 \|c\|\|	3
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	3
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	3
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	3
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	3
Rear brake application uneven	3
Nearside Rear 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 Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	3
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	3
Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	3
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Service brake efficiency below requirements \|1.2.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	2
Offside Front Brake hose leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Offside front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	2
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red \|1.3.2e\|	2
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm \|2.2.B.1b\|	2
Rear fog lamp switch faulty \|1.3.1a\|	2
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin \|2.5.A.3b\|	2
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing \|8.2.2\|	2
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil \|3.5.1h\|	2
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Rear fog lamp switch missing \|1.3.1a\|	2
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	2
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))	2
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	2
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	2
Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	2
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	2
Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured \|2.4.B.1a\|	2
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	2
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value \|1.2.2 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Brake has no servo assistance \|3.3.B.2\|	2
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	2
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	2
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	2
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	2
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	2
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement \|3.3.A.5\|	2
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	2
Brake pedal has no servo assistance \|3.3.B.2\|	2
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	2
Front Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))	1
Offside Rear Brake lining\|s\| contaminated \|1.1.13 \|b\|\|	1
Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.3 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Steering linkage likely to become detached \|2.1.3 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted \|7.3.B.1\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
Offside Front Leaf spring fractured \|2.4.B.1a\|	1
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	1
Nearside Front brake drum contaminated by oil \|3.5.1h\|	1
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	1
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Offside Front brake drum contaminated by oil \|3.5.1h\|	1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Intermediate drop arm insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))	1
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Rear reflector not red in colour has been painted body colour \|1.5.1d\|	1
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	1
Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	1
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))	1
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (1.2.1 (b) (i))	1
Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	1
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|4.5.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside All direction indicators not working \|4.4.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Emissions not tested \|8.2.1.2 \|d\|\|	1
Brake performance not tested \|1.2.1 \|g\|\|	1
Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely \|3.7.C.2\|	1
Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light \|1.2.1e\|	1
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded x member by steering box \|2.1.2 \|e\| \|i\|\|	1
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	1
Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))	1
Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))	1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing \|8.2.2\|	1
Windscreen washer control missing \|8.2.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Brake drum contaminated \|1.1.14 \|b\|\|	1
Nearside Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin \|2.5.A.3b\|	1
Offside Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin \|2.5.A.3b\|	1
Brake relay lever has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	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 Front Brake pipe kinked \|3.6.B.2b\|	1
Offside Front Steering system fouling \|2.2.D.2a\|	1
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	1
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid \|3.5.1h\|	1
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil \|3.5.1h\|	1
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid \|3.5.1h\|	1
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked \|3.6.B.2b\|	1
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.1.9\|	1
Nearside An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Brake pivot has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Nearside Front rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn \|5.1.2 \|b\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.1 \|c\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Rear Service brake grabbing severely \|3.7.C.2\|	1
Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired \|2.4.B.1c\|	1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Centre Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
Nearside Front Leaf spring splayed and action impaired \|2.4.B.1c\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	1
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))	1
Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))	1
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Track rod end seriously misaligned clamp touching spring (2.1.3 (e))	1
Steering arm modification unsafe front steering rod fouling fuel can in front of vehicle (2.1.3 (f) (i))	1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	1
Nearside engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement nut loose \|6.1.D.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Driver`s door does not latch securely closed \|6.2.B.1a\|	1
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment \|1.1.6 \|c\|\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam comes on when operating main beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam comes on when operating dip beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Indicator switch faulty \|1.4.A.1\|	1
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp All (4.3.3 (b))	1
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users nearside rear half shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	1
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding \|1.2.1 \|f\|\|	1
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel \|1.1.2 \|a\|\|	1
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))	1
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))	1
Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|4.4.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure \|2.4.B.7b\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure \|2.4.B.7b\|	1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` \|8.3.1b\|	1
Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose \|2.2.B.1c\|	1
Nearside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	1
Offside Rear front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Offside Rear All position lamps not in good working order \|function impaired\| \|1.1.A.2a\|	1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Offside rear brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	1
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light \|1.2.1e\|	1
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation \|1.1.A.2\|	1
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside rear brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	1
Offside rear brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	1
Nearside front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	1
Offside front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	1
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside Fluid dark. Recommend flush and brake inspection. \|3.7.C.2\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect \|4.1.2 \|c\|\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced \|4.1.4 \|a\|\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way \|3.7.C.2\|	1
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
Parking brake inoperative on one side \|1.4.1 \|a\|\|	1
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced \|4.1.4 \|b\|\|	1
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced \|4.1.4 \|b\|\|	1
Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm \|2.1.3 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Steering wheel retaining device insecure \|2.1.6\|	1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings crossmember \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind \|3.7.D.2a\|	1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Centre Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.1.9\|	1
Centre Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin \|2.5.A.3b\|	1
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))	1
Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Bulkhead to floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis above spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front mount out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	1
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	1
Offside Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	1
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Front Steering damper leaking oil \|2.2.C.1f\|	1
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Side repeater incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	1
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	1
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Drag link end damaged and unserviceable \|2.2.C.1d\|	1
Offside Drag link end damaged and unserviceable \|2.2.C.1d\|	1
Nearside Track rod end damaged and unserviceable \|2.2.C.1d\|	1
Offside Track rod end damaged and unserviceable \|2.2.C.1d\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.B.6d\|	1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	1
Upper Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	1
Lower Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	1
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Drivers seat moving inadvertently Backrest not secured (6.2.5 (b) (ii))	1
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))	1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	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
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Brake vacuum build up too slow \|3.3.E.6\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn \|7.2.4c\|	1
Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush front bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective both \|6.1.3 \|b\| \|i\|\|	1
Inner Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	1
Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	1
Nearside Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	1
Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Front Electrical wiring insecure \|1.9.2a\|	1
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated \|3.6.G.2\|	1
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration \|7.3.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	1
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))	1
Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire \|6.1.3 \|b\| \|ii\|\|	1
Stop lamp\|s\| all not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|iii\|\|	1
Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))	1
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))	1
Brake servo inoperative \|1.1.10 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim not in a clean condition affecting light output \|1.2.4a\|	1
Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| drop arm/drag link ball joint loose \|2.3 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect \|4.1.2 \|c\|\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect \|4.1.2 \|c\|\|	1
Nearside Rear reflector missing \|4.8.2 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Rear reflector missing \|4.8.2 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	1
Offside Front All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Rear All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated \|7.2.4c\|	1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Nearside Front Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Offside Intermediate drop arm insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	1
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped x2 \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin retaining device insecurely fitted \|2.4.B.3b\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose \|2.4.B.6a\|	1
Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only \|3.1.2\|	1
Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Offside Front Battery leaking electrolyte \|1.9.1\|	1
Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only \|3.1.2\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))	1
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))	1
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)	1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive ADJUSTED MIXTURE (CARB) (8.2.1.2 (b))	1
Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission DIFFERENTIAL FRONT PINION SEAL LEAK. DRIPPING (8.4.1 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Front Rear fog lamp switch faulty \|1.3.1a\|	1
Steering box insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	1
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure \|2.1.2d\|	1
Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Steering system fouling \|2.2.D.2a\|	1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp\|s\| all not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|iii\|\|	1
Offside Rear Stop lamp\|s\| all not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|iii\|\|	1
Oil leaking excessively from engine \|8.4.1 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Body component insecure bonnet not attached properly (6.2.1 (a) (i))	1
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive engine is not running correctly (8.2.1.2 (b))	1
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Offside Front Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. \|6.7.3\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure ubolt \|2.4.B.7b\|	1
Nearside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket loose u bolts \|2.4.B.6a\|	1
Offside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket loose u bolts \|2.4.B.6a\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot\|s\| retaining device missing \|3.1.4b\|	1
Parking brake lever is fouling adjacent parts of the vehicle \|3.1.6b\|	1
Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure \|3.1.4b\|	1
Offside Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	1
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Offside Headlamp insecure \|4.1.1 \|c\|\|	1
Headlamp aim not tested \|4.1.2 \|b\|\|	1
Rear fog lamp not working \|4.5.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Rear fog lamp switch inoperative \|4.5.3 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|6.1.2 \|a\|\|	1
Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen \|3.5 \|a\|\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested \|4.1.2 \|b\|\|	1
Speedometer cannot be illuminated \|7.8 \|c\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted \|2.1.4 \|b\|\|	1
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated \|5.1.3 \|b\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play \|5.1.3 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	1
brake drum contaminated by oil \|3.5.1h\|	1
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))	1
Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))	1
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	1
Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle \|7.3.A.2b\|	1
Hand operated control valve gate and/or locating mechanism excessively worn and cannot be held in the on position \|3.2.1e\|	1
Stop lamp\|s\| not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working \|4.9.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak	1
Main beam `tell-tale` not working \|1.7.4c\|	1
Brake pipe inadequately clipped front to rear brake pipe \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross-member / rear chassis legs \|6.6.6\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front hanger/chassis outrigger \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front hanger / chassis outrigger \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))	1
Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))	1

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MOT History from tests of petrol LAND ROVER SERIES 3s year 1984

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