MOT History from tests of petrol ROLLS ROYCE SILVERs year 1982

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Pass percent:74.50%

(The average a petrol ROLLS ROYCE SILVER year 1982 passes without issue)

Based on:2,624 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	253
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	139
Registration plate lamp issues	91
Brake pipe excessively corroded	86
Headlamp aim out of alignment	74
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	71
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	58
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	49
Registration plate issues	33
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	31
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	25
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	25
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	22
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	21
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	18
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	17
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	16
Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	15
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	14
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	14
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	14
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	13
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	13
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.C.3c\|	13
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	11
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	11
Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	10
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	10
Windscreen washer not working	10
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	10
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	10
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	10
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	10
Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	9
Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	8
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	8
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	8
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	8
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	7
Offside Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	7
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))	7
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	7
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	6
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	6
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	6
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	6
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	6
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	6
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	6
Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	6
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	6
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	6
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	6
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	6
Offside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	6
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	5
Front brake application uneven	5
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	5
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	5
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	5
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	5
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	5
Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position \|6.4.1\|	5
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	5
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	5
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	4
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	4
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	4
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	4
Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.D.3\|	4
Nearside Front brake caliper leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	4
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	4
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Parking brake efficiency below requirements \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	4
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	4
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	4
Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	4
Offside Front brake caliper leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	4
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	4
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	4
Rear brake application uneven	4
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	4
Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	4
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	4
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	4
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	4
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	4
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	4
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.C.3c\|	4
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	4
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated \|3.6.G.2\|	4
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	4
Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	4
Brake hose damaged	4
Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams \|1.7.4b\|	4
Front Fluid suspension leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	4
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak	4
Front Fluid suspension unit leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	3
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	3
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	3
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	3
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	3
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	3
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	3
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	3
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	3
Windscreen has damage	3
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	3
Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.C.3c\|	3
Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.C.3c\|	3
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))	3
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak	3
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	3
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated \|3.1.3c\|	3
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	3
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	3
Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking from a joint \|2.3.3b\|	3
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	3
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	3
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	3
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Fluid suspension pipe leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	3
Offside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	3
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	3
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	3
Offside Rear Radius arm corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	3
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	3
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	3
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.D.4\|	3
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	3
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3

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Most common failures	No# failures
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	253
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	139
Registration plate lamp issues	91
Brake pipe excessively corroded	86
Headlamp aim out of alignment	74
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	71
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	58
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	49
Registration plate issues	33
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	31
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	25
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	25
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	22
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	21
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	18
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	17
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	16
Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	15
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	14
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	14
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	14
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	13
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	13
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.C.3c\|	13
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	11
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	11
Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	10
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	10
Windscreen washer not working	10
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	10
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	10
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	10
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	10
Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	9
Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	8
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	8
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	8
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	8
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	7
Offside Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	7
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))	7
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	7
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	6
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	6
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	6
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	6
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	6
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	6
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	6
Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	6
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	6
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	6
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	6
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	6
Offside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	6
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	5
Front brake application uneven	5
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	5
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	5
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	5
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	5
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	5
Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position \|6.4.1\|	5
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	5
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	5
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	4
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	4
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	4
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	4
Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.D.3\|	4
Nearside Front brake caliper leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	4
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	4
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Parking brake efficiency below requirements \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	4
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	4
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	4
Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	4
Offside Front brake caliper leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	4
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	4
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	4
Rear brake application uneven	4
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	4
Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	4
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	4
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	4
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	4
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	4
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	4
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.C.3c\|	4
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	4
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated \|3.6.G.2\|	4
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	4
Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	4
Brake hose damaged	4
Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams \|1.7.4b\|	4
Front Fluid suspension leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	4
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak	4
Front Fluid suspension unit leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	3
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	3
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	3
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	3
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	3
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	3
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	3
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	3
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	3
Windscreen has damage	3
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	3
Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.C.3c\|	3
Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.C.3c\|	3
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))	3
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak	3
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	3
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated \|3.1.3c\|	3
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	3
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	3
Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking from a joint \|2.3.3b\|	3
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	3
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	3
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	3
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Fluid suspension pipe leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	3
Offside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	3
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	3
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	3
Offside Rear Radius arm corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	3
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	3
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	3
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.D.4\|	3
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	3
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3

MOT History from tests of petrol ROLLS ROYCE SILVERs year 1982

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