MOT History from tests of petrol ROVER 820s year 1991

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Pass percent:66.09%

(The average a petrol ROVER 820 year 1991 passes without issue)

Based on:1,899 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	124
Registration plate lamp issues	102
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	83
Brake pipe excessively corroded	76
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	75
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	42
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	40
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	38
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	36
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	36
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	35
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	35
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	33
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	33
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	29
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	29
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	27
Registration plate issues	26
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	24
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	24
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	19
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	19
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	18
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	17
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	15
Windscreen has damage	14
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	14
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	14
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	13
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	13
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	13
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	13
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	12
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	11
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	11
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	11
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	10
Rear brake binding	10
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	10
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	9
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	9
Front brake application uneven	9
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	9
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	9
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	8
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	8
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	8
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	8
Rear brake application uneven	8
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	8
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	8
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	7
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	7
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	7
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	7
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	7
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	7
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	6
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	6
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	6
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	6
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	6
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	5
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	5
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	5
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	5
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	5
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	5
Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	5
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	5
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	5
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	4
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	4
Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	4
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	4
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	4
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	4
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	4
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	4
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	4
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	3
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	3
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	3
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	3
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	3
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	3
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	3
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	3
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	3
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Nearside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	3
Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	3
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	3
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	3
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	3
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	3
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	3
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	2
Rear fog lamp switch faulty \|1.3.1a\|	2
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	2
Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn \|2.5.C.1b\|	2
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn \|2.5.C.1b\|	2
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	2
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	2
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	2
Offside Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	2
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement \|3.3.A.5\|	2
Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Offside Front Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	2
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	2
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not in good working order \|function impaired\| \|1.1.4a\|	2
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	2
Power steering inoperative \|2.3.3a\|	2
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration \|7.3.A.2c\|	2
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	2
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	2
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	2
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	2
Front Position lamp switch faulty \|1.1.A.1\|	2
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	2
Offside Rear Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	2
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	2
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	2
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	2
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	2
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	2
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	2
Offside Front Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	2
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	2
Power steering component\|s\| leaking from a failed seal \|2.3.3b\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	2
Power steering malfunctioning \|2.3.3a\|	2
Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position \|6.4.1\|	2
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure \|2.5.C.1b\|	2
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	2
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	2
Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	2
Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	2
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	2
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	2

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MOT History from tests of petrol ROVER 820s year 1991

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