MOT History from tests of petrol ROVER 827s year 1989

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Pass percent:66.16%

(The average a petrol ROVER 827 year 1989 passes without issue)

Based on:987 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	84
Registration plate lamp issues	50
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	45
Brake pipe excessively corroded	34
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	33
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	28
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	23
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	19
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	16
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	15
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	15
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	15
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	14
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	14
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	14
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	13
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	13
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	12
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	11
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	11
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	11
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	11
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	10
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	10
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	10
Rear fog lamp switch faulty \|1.3.1a\|	10
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	10
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	9
Registration plate issues	8
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	8
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	8
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	7
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	7
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	7
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	7
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	7
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	7
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	6
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	5
Rear brake binding	5
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	5
Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	5
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	4
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	4
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Rear brake application uneven	4
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	4
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	4
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	4
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	4
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	4
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	4
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	4
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position \|8.4.1\|	4
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	4
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	4
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	3
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	3
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	3
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	3
Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	3
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	3
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	3
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	3
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	3
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	3
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	3
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	3
Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps \|1.7.4b\|	3
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	3
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	3
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	3
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	3
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams \|1.7.4b\|	3
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	3
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	2
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	2
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	2
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	2
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	2
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	2
Steering column top bearing excessively worn \|2.1.2c\|	2
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Indicator switch faulty \|1.4.A.1\|	2
Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	2
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	2
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	2
Offside Front Lower Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	2
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not in good working order \|function impaired\| \|1.1.4a\|	2
Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	2
Windscreen has damage	2
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	2
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	2
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	2
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	2
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2

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Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	84
Registration plate lamp issues	50
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	45
Brake pipe excessively corroded	34
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	33
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	28
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	23
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	19
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	16
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	15
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	15
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	15
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	14
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	14
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	14
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	13
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	13
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	12
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	11
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	11
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	11
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	11
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	10
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	10
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	10
Rear fog lamp switch faulty \|1.3.1a\|	10
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	10
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	9
Registration plate issues	8
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	8
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	8
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	7
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	7
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	7
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	7
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	7
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	7
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	6
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	5
Rear brake binding	5
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	5
Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	5
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	4
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	4
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Rear brake application uneven	4
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	4
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	4
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	4
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	4
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	4
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	4
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	4
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position \|8.4.1\|	4
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	4
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	4
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	3
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	3
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	3
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	3
Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	3
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	3
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	3
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	3
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	3
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	3
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	3
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	3
Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps \|1.7.4b\|	3
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	3
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	3
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	3
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	3
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams \|1.7.4b\|	3
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	3
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	2
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	2
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	2
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	2
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	2
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	2
Steering column top bearing excessively worn \|2.1.2c\|	2
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Indicator switch faulty \|1.4.A.1\|	2
Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	2
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	2
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	2
Offside Front Lower Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	2
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not in good working order \|function impaired\| \|1.1.4a\|	2
Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	2
Windscreen has damage	2
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	2
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	2
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	2
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	2
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2

MOT History from tests of petrol ROVER 827s year 1989

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