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MOT History from tests of petrol ROVER MINIs year 1970

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mot history
Pass percent:73.30%
(The average a petrol ROVER MINI year 1970 passes without issue)
Based on:824 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|50
Headlamp aim out of alignment46
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort31
Brakes imbalanced across an axle26
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|26
Horn not working |1.6.2a|16
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively15
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|11
Registration plate lamp issues10
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|9
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|7
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|7
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|7
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|7
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|7
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b|7
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|7
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|6
Brake hose has insufficient room to move6
Rear brake binding6
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement6
Brake pipe excessively corroded6
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|6
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|6
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|5
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|5
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|5
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|5
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|5
Brakes imbalanced across an axle5
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|4
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|4
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|4
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|4
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|4
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|4
Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|4
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|4
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|3
Battery insecure |1.9.1|3
Registration plate issues3
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|3
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|3
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|3
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|3
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|3
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|3
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|3
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|3
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|3
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|3
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|3
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|3
Brake hose excessively deteriorated3
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))3
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Horn not working |1.6.2a|3
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|2
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|2
Nearside Rear front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Headlamp switch insecure |1.7.1|2
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.6.2b|2
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|2
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|2
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|2
Offside Front Brake hose twisted |3.6.B.4c|2
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|2
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|2
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Front brake application uneven2
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop |2.4.A.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
Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|2
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Offside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure |2.1.2d|2
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Nearside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|2
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|2
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|2
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|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
Nearside Front Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|2
Nearside 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 not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|2
Front brake application uneven2
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively2
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only |3.1.2|1
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Outer Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|1
Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|1
Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted |4.2.A.1a|1
Front front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside Rear front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Direction indicator not working both sides front and rear |1.4.A.2c|1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides |1.7.5a|1
Headlamp not working on main beam both sides |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill |5.2.6|1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded holes in floor |5.2.6|1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded holes floor |5.2.6|1
Front Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation |1.1.A.2|1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|1
Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2c|1
Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|1
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Front Suspension arm insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front Trailing arm insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder securing device loose |3.5.1j|1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|1
Fluid suspension has no suspension movement |2.4.D.5|1
Offside Front Fluid suspension unit displaced |2.4.D.1a|1
Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit totally deflated |2.4.D.1a|1
Offside Front Fluid suspension unit totally deflated |2.4.D.1a|1
Electrical wiring inadequately supported |1.9.2a|1
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure |2.5.C.1b|1
Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both knuckle joint dust covers insecure |2.4.G.2|1
Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop |2.4.A.1a|1
Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind |3.7.D.2a|1
Service brake application uneven across the axle |3.7.D.2b|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned |1.7.3|1
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box |7.1.2|1
Windscreen washer not working 1
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))1
Front Fuel pipe so insecure there is a risk of fire (6.1.3 (a) (ii))1
Front Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges (4.11 (a) (ii))1
Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))1
Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))1
Offside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|1
Front brake excessively fluctuating1
Rear brake application uneven1
rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|1
Indicator switch insecure |1.4.A.1|1
Brake hose damaged1
Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Position lamp switch missing |1.1.A.1|1
Headlamp switch missing |1.7.1|1
Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver |8.2.1a|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b|1
Nearside Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.7.5c|1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Brake pedal feels spongy with the vacuum fully depleted |3.3.C.2|1
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged |3.6.B.4d|1
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged |3.6.B.4d|1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Offside Rear front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop |2.4.A.1a|1
Offside Rear Road wheel distorted |4.2.A.1a|1
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Nearside Front Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.5|1
Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported |1.9.2a|1
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged |4.2.A.1a|1
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|1
Rear fog lamp switch missing |4.5.3 |a| |ii||1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |6.1.2 |a||1
Rear rear brake recording little or no effort foot brake |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|1
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outter sill / wing |2.4.A.3|1
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Windscreen wiper control is inaccessible to the driver |8.2.1a|1
Nearside Rear Fuel hose insecure |7.2.1|1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor |7.1.1 |a| |i||1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor |7.1.1 |a| |i||1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |6.1.2 |a||1
Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting cracked |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Brake pivot has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on both |8.2.1b|1
Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Offside Front suspension locking device missing HUB SPLIT PIN MISSING |2.5.A.4|1
Nearside Rear Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam |1.7.4a|1
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Offside Front position lamp|s| not in good working order |function impaired| |1.1.4a|1
Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a|1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3|1
Offside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|1
Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber missing |2.7.1b|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside rear parking |secondary| brake grabbing severely |3.7.B.6b|1
Nearside rear parking |secondary| brake grabbing severely |3.7.B.6b|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.1.9|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Rear Sub-frame severely distorted |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is severely distorted |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside 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 Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|1
Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position |6.4.1|1
Front Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|1
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|1
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose |3.3.A.1b|1
Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.7.5c|1
Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure rear lower seat belt mounting bolts not long enough reach nyloc |5.2.1a|1
Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3|1
Nearside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))1
Central Rear Fuel tank insecure Support bracket bolts missing (6.1.3 (a) (i))1
Nearside Fuel pipe insecure Hanging loose under vehicle (6.1.3 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Side repeater insecure |1.4.A.2b|1
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released1
Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Steering rack gaiter split both sides |2.2.D.2d|1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front & centre |7.1.2|1
Nearside Front Front passenger door catch insecure |6.2.3 |c| |ii||1
Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position |3.1 |b| |i||1
Nearside 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
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Horn emits two or more alternating tones |1.6.2d|1
Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle |2.2.D.2a|1
Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle |2.2.D.2a|1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Horn control not readily accessible to the driver |1.6.1|1
Front Brake hose stretched |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|1
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|1
Front Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill/ jacking point |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated both |2.6.1|1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|1
Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing |5.2.1b|1
Offside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Lower Steering column retaining device insecure |2.1.6|1
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position |8.4.1|1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended |2.4.F.3|1
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured |3.1.9|1
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up |2.5.C.1d|1
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a|1
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Offside Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|1
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e|1
Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1|1
Front Brake pipe excessively chafed |3.6.B.2c|1
Front Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Rear Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e|1
Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e|1
Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Track rod end seriously misaligned |2.2.C.1b|1
Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b|1
Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
rear brake recording little or no effort parking brake |3.7.B.5a|1
Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure |2.5.C.1b|1
Fuel pipe insecure rear of engine |7.2.1|1
Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged |4.1.D.1e|1
Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged |4.1.D.1e|1
Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged |4.1.D.1e|1
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Lower Steering column locking device insecure lower attachment to steering rack loose |2.1.6|1
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired floor pan patch not seam welded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired rear subframe ,rear mounting out rigger not welded to new floor |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired rear subframe, rear mounting out rigger not welded to new floor |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| 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 Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing |7.2.4c|1
Offside Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|1
Nearside Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|1
Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength |5.2.6|1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|1
Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|1
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive |7.3.D.4|1
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))1
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking |2.4.D.2|1
Brake performance not tested due to suspension leak |3.7.A.1|1
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|1
Offside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint |2.5.B.2a|1
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))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 excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play joint loose on hub |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill |7.1.1 |a| |i||1
Lower Steering column retaining device insecure |2.1.6|1
Registration plate lamp issues1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|1
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Registration plate issues1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b|1
Indicator switch insecure |1.4.A.1|1
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor |2.4.A.3|1

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