MOT History from tests of petrol ROVER 3500s year 1975

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Pass percent:77.20%

(The average a petrol ROVER 3500 year 1975 passes without issue)

Based on:1,443 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	71
Registration plate lamp issues	55
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	49
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	44
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	37
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	25
Headlamp aim out of alignment	23
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	22
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	20
Rear brake binding	19
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	19
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	18
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	16
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	15
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	14
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	14
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	13
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	13
Brake pipe excessively corroded	12
Rear brake application uneven	11
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	11
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	11
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	10
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	9
Registration plate issues	9
Front brake application uneven	8
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	8
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	8
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	6
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	6
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	6
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	6
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	5
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	5
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	5
Offside Rear brake caliper leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	5
Windscreen washer not working	4
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	4
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	4
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	4
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	3
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	3
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	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
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	3
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	3
Steering box insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	3
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	3
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
rear parking \|secondary\| brakes imbalanced	3
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	3
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	3
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	3
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	3
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	3
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	3
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	3
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	3
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	2
Nearside Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Front Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	2
Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	2
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	2
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	2
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	2
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.2.A.1a\|	2
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	2
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	2
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure \|2.1.2d\|	2
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	2
Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil \|3.5.1h\|	2
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	2
Parking brake efficiency below requirements \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	2
Parking \|secondary brake\| on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 \|1.3.1 \|b\| \|i\|\|	2
Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration \|7.3.A.2c\|	2
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	2
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	2
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Offside Outer Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	2
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	2
Nearside Front Torsion bar insecure at an end fixing \|2.4.E.2\|	2
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	2
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Front Steering column will not lock in a fixed position \|adjustable type\| \|2.1.2a\|	1
Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp insecure dip \|1.7.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	1
Nearside Front brake caliper locking device insecure \|3.5.1l\|	1
Offside Front brake caliper locking device insecure \|3.5.1l\|	1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	1
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	1
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	1
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Brake pipe fouled by moving parts \|3.6.B.2a\|	1
front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Intermediate drop arm insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Offside Front Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Rear rear brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	1
Offside Front All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Rear All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	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
Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Front Upper All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Front Upper All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Lower front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Brake pedal has no servo assistance \|3.3.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Brake has no servo assistance \|3.3.B.2\|	1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective cant pull out \|7.1.2 \|e\|\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced \|4.1.4 \|a\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated within 30cm of seat mount \|6.2.4 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated \|1.1.14 \|b\|\|	1
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.1.3 \|g\| \|ii\|\|	1
Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle \|7.3.A.2b\|	1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))	1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases corroded and blowing on box, \|already has bandage on another area of center box\| \|7.1.2\|	1
Offside Front Mechanical brake component securing device loose \|3.5.1i\|	1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside rear parking \|secondary\| brake grabbing severely \|3.7.B.6b\|	1
Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	1
Nearside front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	1
Offside front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	1
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer \|7.1.2\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Offside Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod severely distorted \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring not correctly located not located in the upper mount \|2.4.C.2\|	1
Nearside Upper Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	1
Horn not a continuous or uniform sound \|1.6.2e\|	1
Offside Front Upper Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Rear Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	1
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition \|7.1.4\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Upper Mechanical brake component securing device missing \|3.5.1i\|	1
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	1
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm \|2.2.B.1b\|	1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm seriously weakened by corrosion \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm seriously weakened by corrosion \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Steering wheel retaining device insecure \|2.1.6\|	1
Nearside Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure \|2.2.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Steering box has a significant oil leak \|2.2.D.2e\|	1
rear brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle \|7.4.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Nearside Front An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam \|1.7.4a\|	1
Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam \|1.7.4a\|	1
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	1
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn \|5.3.4 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.1.3 \|g\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Steering column shaft has excessive end float \|2.1.3\|	1
Nearside An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Offside An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Front passenger door does not latch securely closed \|6.2.B.1a\|	1
Indicator switch faulty \|1.4.A.1\|	1
Offside Rear Brake hose leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Direction indicator not working both front and rear not flashing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Rear front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	1
Headlamp incorrect colour \|1.7.5b\|	1
Front front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Rear front parking brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.6a\|	1
Rear front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Rear Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced both jacking points \|6.1.1 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre floor panel \|front seat belt lower mounting\| \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Outer Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating \|3.7.B.3\|	1
Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating \|3.7.B.3\|	1
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	1
Offside Front Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	1
Offside Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|6.1.D.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear tie bar mount \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear tie bar mount. \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear tie bar mount \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear tie bar mount \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high \|8.2.1.2 \|e\|\|	1
Parking brake inoperative on one side \|1.4.1 \|a\|\|	1
Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel \|1.2.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Front Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.3 \|a\|\|	1
Oil leaking excessively from engine \|8.4.1 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Oil leaking excessively from transmission diff \|8.4.1 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated \|1.1.14 \|b\|\|	1
Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting \|6.2.2 \|d\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Intermediate drop arm pivot housing casing retaining devices dangerously loose idler \|2.1.2 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting arch \|6.2.2 \|d\| \|i\|\|	1
Service brake efficiency below requirements \|1.2.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	1
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)	1
Offside Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	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
Nearside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Front Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Offside Front Torsion bar insecure at an end fixing \|2.4.E.2\|	1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete \|3.3.A.1b\|	1
Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Brake hose damaged	1
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective Both belts. \|5.2.5b\|	1
Nearside Front front brake binding Unable to test wheel bearing due to brake binding. \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Floor section to inner sill. \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Rear Statutory seat belt missing Rear seat belts are not fitted. \|5.1.1\|	1
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Horn not working (1.6.2a)	1
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Front Windscreen wiper control missing \|8.2.1a\|	1
Offside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	1
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.6.2b\|	1
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking from a joint \|2.3.3b\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn \|5.3.4 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|5.3.4 \|b\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded \|7.1.1 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))	1
Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Offside Rear An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Nearside Front rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Steering column top bearing excessively worn \|2.1.2c\|	1
Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing \|2.5.A.4\|	1
front brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))	1
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))	1
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	1
Service brake grabbing severely \|3.7.C.2\|	1
Parking brake operation grabbing severely \|3.7.C.3b\|	1
Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only \|3.1.2\|	1
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Offside 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
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	1
Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil \|3.5.1h\|	1
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Inner Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	1
Offside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired \|3.6.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front \|2.1.3 \|g\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear \|2.1.3 \|g\| \|ii\|\|	1
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated \|3.6.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	1
Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Stop lamp\|s\| all not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|iii\|\|	1
Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration \|7.3.A.2c\|	1
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing adjacent to servo \|3.6.C.3\|	1
Nearside Fuel system component leaking carburettor flooding out overflow \|7.2.3\|	1
Nearside Outer Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	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 1975

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