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MOT History from tests of diesel LAND ROVER SWBs year 1971

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mot history
Pass percent:64.94%
(The average a diesel LAND ROVER SWB year 1971 passes without issue)
Based on:462 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively27
Headlamp aim out of alignment24
Registration plate lamp issues14
Brakes imbalanced across an axle12
Horn not working |1.6.2a|10
Registration plate issues9
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|8
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|8
Battery insecure |1.9.1|8
Front brake application uneven7
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|7
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|7
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|6
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|6
Brake hose excessively deteriorated6
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|5
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|5
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|5
Rear brake binding4
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|4
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a|4
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|4
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|4
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|4
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|3
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|3
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|3
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|3
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|3
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|3
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a|3
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|3
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|3
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|3
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|3
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|3
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Offside Front Upper Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a|2
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|2
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|2
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|2
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.5|2
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|2
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|2
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|2
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|2
Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view |8.2.1c|2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Brake pipe excessively corroded2
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|2
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn |3.1.5|2
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside |3.7.C.2|2
Offside Front position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|2
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure |2.4.B.7b|2
Windscreen wiper blade insecure2
Windscreen washer not working 2
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|2
Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|2
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|2
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|2
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm |2.2.B.1b|2
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))1
Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear Both sides faded (4.2.3 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Fuel pipe leaking fuel pump |7.2.3|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|1
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating |3.7.B.3|1
Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating |3.7.B.3|1
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye |shackle| |2.4.B.4|1
Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|1
Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin |2.5.A.3b|1
Electrical wiring inadequately supported |1.9.2a|1
Steering box insecure |2.2.B.1a|1
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Offside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak1
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak1
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))1
Central Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced the crossmember in front of the rear axle requires welding (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.B.6d|1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|1
Front passenger door pillar deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed |6.2.B.2|1
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams |4.1.3 |b||1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced axle bump stop area requires welding |6.1.1 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear spring area requires welding |6.1.1 |c| |i||1
Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassis rail above the axle has a 7 nch split in it |6.1.1 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated |5.1.3 |b| |i||1
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated |5.1.3 |b| |i||1
Oil leaking excessively from engine the oil filter appears to be leaking |8.4.1 |a| |i||1
Speedometer clearly inoperative |7.8 |b| |ii||1
Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users there appears to be a slight fuel leak |8.4.1 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded REAR SPRING HANGER AREA |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Stop lamp not working both work intermittently |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play swivel pin has excess play |2.2.B.1g|1
Nearside Steering lock stop missing |2.2.D.2c|1
Offside Steering lock stop missing |2.2.D.2c|1
Nearside Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin |2.5.A.3b|1
Offside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|1
Offside Rear Brake back plate|s| securing device excessively deteriorated |3.5.1j|1
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position |8.4.1|1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis shock mount |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock mount chassis |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear cross member |2.4.A.3|1
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Intermediate drop arm insecure |2.2.B.1a|1
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Hand operated control valve leaking |3.2.1d|1
Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Offside Front Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Service brake efficiency below requirements |1.2.2 |a| |i||1
Rear Prop shaft securing bolt loose |6.1.7 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up |5.1.3 |b| |ii||1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| insecure |1.1.A.3a|1
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement1
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement1
Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering around leaf spring hanger |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering bulk head has rot hole |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Offside Rear Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing |1.4.A.2b|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator missing |1.4.A.2b|1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front brake drum contaminated by oil |3.5.1h|1
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil |3.5.1h|1
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil |3.5.1h|1
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|1
Emissions not tested |7.0|1
Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.3 |a| |i||1
Headlamp levelling device inoperative |1.7.2|1
Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative |1.7.2|1
Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative |1.7.2|1
Offside Front Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle |2.5.A.3b|1
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure |2.1.2d|1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3|1
Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.4|1
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside |3.7.C.2|1
Offside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint |2.5.A.3b|1
Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside Rear front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Nearside Rear Axle beam cracked |2.5.A.5a|1
Speedometer clearly inoperative |6.7.2|1
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Nearside Front All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|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
Offside Rear All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Rear Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|1
Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|1
Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|1
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e|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
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting weld broken |6.6.6|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting weld broken |6.6.6|1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|1
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e|1
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Inner Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Centre Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint |2.4.G.4b|1
Power steering fluid level below minimum |2.3.1|1
Steering wheel in a condition likely to injure the driver`s hands |2.1.1|1
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b|1
Offside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |4.4.3 |a||1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |4.4.3 |a||1
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |4.4.3 |a||1
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle |7.4.A.1|1
Steering wheel weakened by cracks |2.1.1|1
Offside Front Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure |2.4.B.7b|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure |2.4.B.7b|1
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Brake has no servo assistance |3.3.B.2|1
Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Nearside Rear coil spring cracked |2.4.C.1a|1
Offside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing |2.4.E.2|1
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing |8.2.2|1
Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil |3.5.1h|1
Offside Headlamp not in good working order |not working| |1.2.4a|1
Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Steering arm repaired by welding |2.2.C.1e|1
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Rear brake disc contaminated by oil |3.5.1h|1
Parking brake lever is fouling adjacent parts of the vehicle |3.1.6b|1
Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot|s| or their associated mountings locking device insecure |3.1.4b|1
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Speedometer cannot be illuminated |7.8 |c| |ii||1
Windscreen wiper not working |3.4 |a||1
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|1
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Spare wheel insecure |6.4.2|1
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Rear Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut loose |2.5.B.1a|1
Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint |2.4.G.4b|1
Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a|1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Headlamp switch insecure |1.7.1|1
Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver |8.2.1a|1
Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|1
Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|1
Windscreen wiper control missing |8.2.1a|1
Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Nearside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|1
Brake clevis joint insecure |3.5.1d|1
Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted |4.2.A.1a|1
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Offside Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way |3.7.C.2|1
Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth |3.1.5|1
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Parking brake lever releases when knocked |3.1.6a|1
Steering wheel locking device insecure |2.1.6|1
Rear position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin |2.5.A.3b|1
Power steering inoperative |2.3.3a|1
Nearside Panhard rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Panhard rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|1
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Track rod end deformed and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Centre Front Front drive shaft damaged |2.5.C.2a|1
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Offside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|1
Offside Front Radius arm modified and seriously weakened |2.4.A.2|1
Centre Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration |7.4.A2|1
Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Rear Axle beam distorted |2.5.A.5b|1
Front Fuel system component leaking steel pipe joint |7.2.3|1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front mount holed |2.4.A.3|1
Centre Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear mount |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings in the middle |6.1.B.2|1
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Brake pedal feels spongy with the vacuum fully depleted |3.3.C.2|1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Upper Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a|1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Offside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure |2.2.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged 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
Offside Front Steering box has a significant oil leak |2.2.D.2e|1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported |1.9.2a|1
Front Electrical wiring insecure |1.9.2a|1
Centre Electrical wiring inadequately supported |1.9.2a|1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Centre Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Centre Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure n/s rear |2.4.B.7b|1
Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure o/s rear |2.4.B.7b|1
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3|1
Stop lamp not working n/s |1.2.1b|1
Stop lamp not working o/s |1.2.1b|1
Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Nearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder insecurely mounted |3.6.A.2a|1
Nearside Upper Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing |7.2.4c|1
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Nearside Steering system fouling |2.2.D.2a|1
Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play |2.5.A.3b|1
Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play |2.5.A.3b|1
Offside Front Direction indicator missing |1.4.A.2b|1

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.

Please note: We take the data from the DVSA. This data is raw and can contain typos and spelling mistakes that garages may have entered while recording a MOT result. Specifically miss-match on names of models and makes. We are constantly cleaning the data so bear with the odd issue.

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