MOT History from tests of petrol ROVER 3500s year 1975

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Pass percent:77.56%

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

Based on:1,493 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	47
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	37
Headlamp aim out of alignment	25
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	25
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
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	4
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
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

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.

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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	47
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	37
Headlamp aim out of alignment	25
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	25
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
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	4
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
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

MOT History from tests of petrol ROVER 3500s year 1975

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