MOT History from tests of petrol ROVER 3500s year 1970

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Pass percent:76.57%

(The average a petrol ROVER 3500 year 1970 passes without issue)

Based on:926 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	62
Registration plate lamp issues	35
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	30
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	28
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	23
Headlamp aim out of alignment	20
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	17
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	15
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	14
Rear brake binding	14
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	11
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	10
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	8
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	8
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	7
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	7
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	7
Brake pipe excessively corroded	7
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	7
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	6
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	6
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	5
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil \|3.5.1h\|	5
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	4
Nearside Rear 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
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	4
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	4
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	4
Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil \|3.5.1h\|	4
Rear brake application uneven	3
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	3
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))	2
Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))	2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	2
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	2
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Windscreen washer not working	2
rear parking \|secondary\| brakes imbalanced	2
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	2
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Front brake application uneven	2
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	2
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	2
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	2
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	2
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	2
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	2
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	2
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	2
Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	2
Nearside Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint \|2.4.G.4b\|	2
Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration \|7.3.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))	1
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure \|2.1.2d\|	1
Registration plate issues	1
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))	1
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))	1
Rear Stop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Rear suspension, front support arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))	1
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Inner steering arm, arm that runs across the bulkhead. (2.1.3 (b) (i))	1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror not clearly visible from the drivers seat or incapable of being adjusted to be clearly visible from the driver`s seat \|8.1.1d\|	1
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Direction indicators not in good working order \|function impaired\| \|1.5.A1b\|	1
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))	1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush is missing \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm modified and seriously weakened \|2.4.A.2\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Offside front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Brake has no servo assistance \|3.3.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	1
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Steering locking device insecure steering iidler b0lt missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded flors \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floors \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Rear Stop lamp not working both \|1.2.1b\|	1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at branch \|7.1.2\|	1
Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located \|2.4.C.2\|	1
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Nearside Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.2.A.1a\|	1
Rear front parking brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.6a\|	1
Offside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam offside h/lamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings nearside chassie section corroded within 30cm of suspension mounting \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside suspension tie rod boot split \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Nearside Front All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Rear All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	1
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	1
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position \|8.4.1\|	1
Steering box insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	1
Offside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Tie bar/rod locating pin locking device missing \|2.4.G.3b\|	1
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Front Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired plate not a continuous seam weld in offside front arch under bonnet \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated \|3.6.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged \|4.1.D.1e\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Nearside Front brake caliper locking device insecure \|3.5.1l\|	1
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Inner Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Engine mounting excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))	1
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
rear brake recording little or no effort 102/82 o/s \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Power steering component\|s\| leaking from a failed seal \|2.3.3b\|	1
Nearside Front Wheel nut\|s\| loose \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Nearside Rear Wheel nut\|s\| loose \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength corroded by suspension cross beam (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability bracket for spring lose (5.3.3 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	1
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Nearside Front 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 Lower Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Lower Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	1
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	1
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	1
Towbar component insecure \|6.6.1\|	1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Front 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 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 Lower Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Offside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)	1
Offside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)	1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)	1
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)	1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)	1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)	1
Offside Front Mechanical brake component securing device loose (3.5.1i)	1
Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)	1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)	1
Offside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Steering system excessively tight \|2.2.D.1\|	1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm \|2.2.B.1b\|	1
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated \|7.2.4c\|	1
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))	1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	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 Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported axle \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear mt. \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/jacking point \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/jacking point \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1e\|	1
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	1
Offside Front Brake hose twisted \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	1
Offside Front Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Nearside front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	1
Offside front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	1
Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1c\|	1
Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	1
Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	1
Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage \|3.1.4a\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Front Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Offside Rear brake disc insecure \|3.5.1i\|	1
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	1
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim not in a clean condition affecting light output \|1.2.4a\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim not in a clean condition affecting light output \|1.2.4a\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.4.A.2e\|	1
Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	1
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	1
Main beam `tell-tale` not working \|1.7.4c\|	1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber detached \|2.7.2b\|	1
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	1
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing \|7.2.4c\|	1
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Rear Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.C.3c\|	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing \|2.4.G.3b\|	1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation \|1.2.1 \|d\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced [floor] \|7.1.1 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength [inner wing] \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Inner Rear brake disc contaminated by oil \|3.5.1h\|	1
Offside Inner Rear brake disc contaminated by oil \|3.5.1h\|	1
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not in good working order \|function impaired\| \|1.1.4a\|	1
Nearside Rear Sub-frame cracked \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1c\|	1
Centre Steering retaining device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Centre Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	1
Nearside front brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	1
Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Offside Front Upper Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Offside Lower Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Front brake caliper leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Front brake disc contaminated by brake fluid \|3.5.1h\|	1
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
front brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	1
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	1
Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing \|3.5.1j\|	1
Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing \|3.5.1j\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light \|1.3.2e\|	1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Brake pedal spongy pedal goes to floor \|3.3.B.1b\|	1
Central Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber missing \|7.1.1\|	1
Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	1
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint \|2.4.G.4b\|	1
Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Inner Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint \|2.4.G.4b\|	1
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint \|2.4.G.4b\|	1
Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing \|3.6.G.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached \|2.7.2b\|	1
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	1
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	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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MOT History from tests of petrol ROVER 3500s year 1970

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