MOT History from tests of petrol ROLLS ROYCE SILVERs year 1980

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Pass percent:75.46%

(The average a petrol ROLLS ROYCE SILVER year 1980 passes without issue)

Based on:3,631 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	240
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	111
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	102
Brake pipe excessively corroded	101
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	96
Headlamp aim out of alignment	90
Registration plate lamp issues	73
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	59
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	39
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	38
Rear brake binding	37
Registration plate issues	34
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	28
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	26
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	21
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	21
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	19
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	19
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	19
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	18
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	17
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	17
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	16
Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	16
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	15
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	15
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	15
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	14
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	14
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	13
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	13
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	13
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	13
Brake operation has insufficient assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning device has operated \|3.3.D.3b\|	12
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	12
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	11
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	11
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	11
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	11
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	10
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	9
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	9
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	9
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	9
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	8
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	8
Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	8
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	8
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	8
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	8
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	7
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	7
Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	7
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	7
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	7
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	7
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	7
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	7
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	6
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	6
Offside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	6
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	6
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	6
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	6
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	6
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	6
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	6
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position \|6.4.1\|	6
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	5
Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	5
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	5
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	5
Parking brake efficiency below requirements \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	5
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	5
Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Windscreen washer not working	5
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	5
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	5
Brake warning device not working correctly \|3.3.D.3a\|	5
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	5
Offside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	4
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush \|2.5.B.2b\|	4
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	4
Nearside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	4
Steering rack insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	4
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	4
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams \|1.7.4b\|	4
Front brake application uneven	4
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	4
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	4
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	4
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	4
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	4
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	4
Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	4
Rear brake application uneven	4
Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	4
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	4
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated \|3.6.G.2\|	3
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))	3
Brake warning device indicates a leak in the brake system \|3.3.E.3\|	3
Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	3
Nearside Rear Brake valve leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	3
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	3
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	3
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))	3
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only \|3.1.2\|	3
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	3
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	3
Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	3
Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking from a seal \|2.3.3b\|	3
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement \|3.3.A.5\|	3
Power steering ram\|s\| leaking from a failed seal \|2.3.3b\|	3
Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	3
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	3
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	3
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	3
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	3
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Front brake excessively fluctuating	3
Offside Rear Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	3
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	3
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	3
An item not tested \|Manual\|	3
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	3

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Most common failures	No# failures
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	240
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	111
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	102
Brake pipe excessively corroded	101
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	96
Headlamp aim out of alignment	90
Registration plate lamp issues	73
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	59
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	39
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	38
Rear brake binding	37
Registration plate issues	34
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	28
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	26
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	21
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	21
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	19
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	19
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	19
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	18
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	17
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	17
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	16
Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	16
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	15
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	15
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	15
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	14
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	14
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	13
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	13
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	13
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	13
Brake operation has insufficient assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning device has operated \|3.3.D.3b\|	12
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	12
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	11
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	11
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	11
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	11
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	10
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	9
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	9
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	9
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	9
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	8
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	8
Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	8
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	8
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	8
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	8
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	7
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	7
Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	7
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	7
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	7
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	7
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	7
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	7
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	6
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	6
Offside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	6
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	6
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	6
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	6
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	6
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	6
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	6
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position \|6.4.1\|	6
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	5
Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	5
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	5
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	5
Parking brake efficiency below requirements \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	5
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	5
Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Windscreen washer not working	5
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	5
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	5
Brake warning device not working correctly \|3.3.D.3a\|	5
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	5
Offside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	4
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush \|2.5.B.2b\|	4
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	4
Nearside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	4
Steering rack insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	4
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	4
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams \|1.7.4b\|	4
Front brake application uneven	4
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	4
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	4
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	4
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	4
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	4
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	4
Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	4
Rear brake application uneven	4
Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	4
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	4
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated \|3.6.G.2\|	3
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))	3
Brake warning device indicates a leak in the brake system \|3.3.E.3\|	3
Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	3
Nearside Rear Brake valve leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	3
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	3
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	3
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))	3
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only \|3.1.2\|	3
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	3
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	3
Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	3
Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking from a seal \|2.3.3b\|	3
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement \|3.3.A.5\|	3
Power steering ram\|s\| leaking from a failed seal \|2.3.3b\|	3
Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	3
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	3
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	3
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	3
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	3
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Front brake excessively fluctuating	3
Offside Rear Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	3
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	3
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	3
An item not tested \|Manual\|	3
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	3

MOT History from tests of petrol ROLLS ROYCE SILVERs year 1980

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