MOT History from tests of petrol ROLLS ROYCE SILVERs year 1978

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Pass percent:73.92%

(The average a petrol ROLLS ROYCE SILVER year 1978 passes without issue)

Based on:2,876 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	215
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	120
Headlamp aim out of alignment	78
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	78
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	76
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	69
Registration plate lamp issues	63
Rear brake binding	55
Brake pipe excessively corroded	39
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	32
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	27
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	27
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	26
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	25
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	24
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	21
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	21
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	19
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	19
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	19
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	18
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	18
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	17
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	15
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	14
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	13
Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	12
Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	12
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	12
Registration plate issues	12
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	12
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	12
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	11
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	11
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	9
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	9
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	9
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	9
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	9
Windscreen washer not working	8
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	8
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	8
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	8
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	8
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	7
Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	7
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	7
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	7
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	7
Rear brake application uneven	7
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated \|3.6.G.2\|	6
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	6
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	6
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	6
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	6
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	5
Parking brake efficiency below requirements \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	5
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	5
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	5
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	5
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	5
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	5
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	5
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	5
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	5
Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	5
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Front brake application uneven	5
Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	4
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	4
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	4
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	4
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	4
Brake operation has insufficient assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning device has operated \|3.3.D.3b\|	4
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))	4
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))	4
Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	4
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	4
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	4
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	4
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	4
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))	4
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side \|1.4.1 \|a\|\|	4
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	4
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	4
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	4
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	4
Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position \|6.4.1\|	4
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	4
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)	4
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	3
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	3
Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. \|6.2.A.3\|	3
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	3
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	3
Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Offside Front brake caliper leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	3
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	3
Nearside Rear Brake valve leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	3
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	3
Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1e\|	3
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	3
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Front Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	3
Offside Front An item not tested \|Manual\|	3
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	3
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	3
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	3
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	3
Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps \|1.7.4b\|	3
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	3
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	3
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	3
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	3
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	3
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	3
Offside Rear brake caliper leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	3
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement \|3.3.A.5\|	3
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	3
Offside Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	3
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	3
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	3

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Most common failures	No# failures
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	215
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	120
Headlamp aim out of alignment	78
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	78
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	76
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	69
Registration plate lamp issues	63
Rear brake binding	55
Brake pipe excessively corroded	39
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	32
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	27
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	27
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	26
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	25
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	24
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	21
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	21
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	19
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	19
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	19
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	18
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	18
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	17
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	15
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	14
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	13
Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	12
Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	12
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	12
Registration plate issues	12
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	12
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	12
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	11
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	11
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	9
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	9
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	9
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	9
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	9
Windscreen washer not working	8
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	8
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	8
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	8
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	8
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	7
Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	7
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	7
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	7
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	7
Rear brake application uneven	7
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated \|3.6.G.2\|	6
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	6
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	6
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	6
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	6
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	5
Parking brake efficiency below requirements \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	5
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	5
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	5
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	5
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	5
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	5
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	5
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	5
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	5
Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	5
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Front brake application uneven	5
Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	4
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	4
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	4
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	4
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	4
Brake operation has insufficient assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning device has operated \|3.3.D.3b\|	4
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))	4
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))	4
Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	4
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	4
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	4
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	4
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	4
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))	4
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side \|1.4.1 \|a\|\|	4
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	4
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	4
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	4
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	4
Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position \|6.4.1\|	4
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	4
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)	4
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	3
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	3
Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. \|6.2.A.3\|	3
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	3
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	3
Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Offside Front brake caliper leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	3
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	3
Nearside Rear Brake valve leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	3
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	3
Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1e\|	3
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	3
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Front Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	3
Offside Front An item not tested \|Manual\|	3
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	3
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	3
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	3
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	3
Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps \|1.7.4b\|	3
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	3
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	3
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	3
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	3
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	3
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	3
Offside Rear brake caliper leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	3
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement \|3.3.A.5\|	3
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	3
Offside Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	3
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	3
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	3

MOT History from tests of petrol ROLLS ROYCE SILVERs year 1978

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