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MOT History from tests of petrol ROVER MINIs year 1975

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mot history
Pass percent:69.68%
(The average a petrol ROVER MINI year 1975 passes without issue)
Based on:709 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|52
Headlamp aim out of alignment45
Brakes imbalanced across an axle41
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|35
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively26
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort18
Registration plate issues16
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|14
Registration plate lamp issues14
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|13
Brake pipe excessively corroded12
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|11
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|10
Horn not working |1.6.2a|9
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|9
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|9
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|8
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|8
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|7
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|7
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|7
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|7
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|7
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|6
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|6
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|6
Rear brake binding5
Brake hose excessively deteriorated5
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|5
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|5
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|5
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|4
All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|4
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|4
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a|4
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|4
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|4
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|4
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|4
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|4
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|4
rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|4
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|4
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|4
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|3
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|3
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |1.1.2 |c||3
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|3
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|3
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|3
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))3
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))3
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|3
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|3
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|3
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|3
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|3
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|3
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|3
rear parking |secondary| brakes imbalanced3
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|3
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|3
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value |1.4.2 |a| |ii||3
Brake hose has insufficient room to move3
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|3
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|3
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|3
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|3
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|3
Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a|3
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|3
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|3
Front brake application uneven3
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|3
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|3
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill |2.4.A.3|2
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |8.2.1.2 |b||2
Service brake efficiency below requirements |1.2.2 |a| |i||2
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i||2
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|2
Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure |2.2.C.1g|2
Direction indicators 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
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete |3.3.A.1b|2
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|2
Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Rear Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|2
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|2
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|2
Nearside Front Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|2
Offside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|2
Nearside Front Wheel nut|s| loose |4.2.A.1e|2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|2
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|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
Windscreen washer not working 2
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))2
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value |1.2.2 |a| |ii||2
Offside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|2
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|2
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|2
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view |8.2.1c|2
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|2
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|2
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
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|2
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means |7.2.4b|2
Rear Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1|2
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken |3.1.5|1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced full length inner and outer sill area |7.1.1 |a| |i||1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced full length inner and outer sill area |7.1.1 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced B post/window aperture holed |7.1.1 |a| |i||1
Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel |1.2.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel |1.2.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure |6.1.7 |g| |ii||1
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt holed |6.1.7 |g| |ii||1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working SIDE REPEATER |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.1.3 |g| |ii||1
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play |5.1.3 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak1
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak1
Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint likely to become detached TO FRONT OF SUBFRAME MOUNTING |5.3.4 |a| |ii||1
Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint likely to become detached TO FRONT OF SUBFRAME MOUNTING |5.3.4 |a| |ii||1
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure |5.3.3 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened HOLED |5.3.3 |b| |i||1
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened WELDING REPAIR UN SUITABLE |5.3.3 |b| |i||1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength REAR BOOT FLOOR |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength REAR VALANCE |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength BOOT FLOOR |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength REAR VALANCE |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength FRONT VALANCE |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced FLOOR PAN / BULKHEAD AND FRONT OF INNER SILL |7.1.1 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective |4.1.1 |b| |ii||1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|1
Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel |3.3.A.3|1
Nearside Front Upper Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Offside Front Upper Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Offside Front Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Nearside Seat belt stitching badly frayed |5.2.2b|1
Offside Steering locking device insecure |2.2.C.1g|1
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))1
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))1
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1
Offside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch to subframe mount and rear valance |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective tempory fuel cap fitted |6.1.3 |b| |i||1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength floor |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sub frame mtg under wheel arch |5.3.6 |a| |ii||1
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |4.4.3 |a||1
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|1
Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.1.3 |g| |ii||1
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.1.3 |g| |ii||1
Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|1
Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|1
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Stop lamp|s| all not working |4.3.1 |a| |iii||1
Offside 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
Nearside Rear 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 deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|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
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure |2.1.2d|1
Offside engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |6.1.D.1a|1
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Rear Sub-frame inappropriately repaired |2.4.A.2|1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Offside Rear Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Steering wheel weakened by cracks |2.1.1|1
Offside Rear Sub-frame inappropriately repaired |2.4.A.2|1
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Electrical wiring inadequately supported |1.9.2a|1
Offside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Offside 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
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))1
Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|1
Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control |2.1.1|1
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation |1.1.A.2|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 Front Floor excessively deteriorated Floor meats the wheel arch (6.2.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Offside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a|1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth |3.3.A.1b|1
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Electrical wiring insecure engine bay |1.9.2a|1
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner |2.4.G.2|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
Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner |2.4.G.2|1
Steering column attachment defective (2.2.2 (d) (i))1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating |3.7.B.3|1
Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating |3.7.B.3|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
Offside Rear Brake hose twisted |3.6.B.4c|1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam both |1.7.5a|1
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.1.3 |g| |ii||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
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective |6.1.3 |b| |i||1
Fuel tank insecure |6.1.3 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Nearside Front Upper Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Nearside Front Lower Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Offside Front Upper Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Offside Front Lower Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Offside Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour |4.4.3 |a||1
Offside Side repeater not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))1
Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only |3.1.2|1
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch/boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding rubbing on arm (1.2.1 (f))1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 5.77 max 4.50 |8.2.1.2 |b||1
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired floor/sill |5.2.6|1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired floor/sill |5.2.6|1
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts |3.6.B.2a|1
Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm which is adjustable, is loose in its adjustment threads |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Track rod end loose |2.2.B.1d|1
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod which is adjustable, loose in adjustment threads |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front Tie bar/rod which is adjustable, loose in adjustment threads |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|1
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Offside front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))1
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Upper Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))1
Battery insecure |1.9.1|1
Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|1
Offside Front Steering system lock to lock check stretches a brake hose |2.2.D.2b|1
Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b|1
Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor |5.2.6|1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill |2.4.A.3|1
Hazard warning switch missing |1.4.B.1d|1
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shocker mount |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure bolt |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Rear Sub-frame locating pin retaining device missing |2.4.G.3b|1
Indicator switch insecure |1.4.A.1|1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing |8.2.2|1
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view |8.2.1c|1
Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Inner Body has a projection caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|1
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Front Horn not working |1.6.2a|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| missing |1.1.A.3a|1
Centre Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Front Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1e|1
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced |2.4.F.2|1
Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1
Nearside Front Suspension rod insecurely attached tie rod (5.3.3 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension rod insecurely attached tie rod (5.3.3 (a) (i))1
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))1
Position lamp switch faulty |1.1.A.1|1
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Offside Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
front brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|1
Rear brake application uneven1
rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Front Upper 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 Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|1
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b|1
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside Rear Brake back plate|s| securing device excessively deteriorated |3.5.1j|1
Nearside Rear front parking brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.6a|1
Offside Rear front parking brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.6a|1
Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.6a|1
Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2c|1
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Lower Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel |2.1.2b|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor |5.2.6|1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor |5.2.6|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Front All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Brake hose damaged1
Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside 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
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
Centre Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting weld cracked |2.4.G.1|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
Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way |3.7.C.2|1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front position lamp|s| insecure |1.1.A.3a|1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Nearside Outer 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 Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (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 Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Brake valve insecurely mounted |3.6.A.2a|1
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill |5.2.6|1
Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Outer Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Outer Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (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
Front Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill |5.2.6|1
front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated |5.1.3 |b| |i||1
Offside Outer Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))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
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Offside Rear Radius arm attachment bracket inappropriately repaired |2.4.A.2|1
Offside Rear Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Offside Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Nearside Front Brake back plate|s| securing device loose |3.5.1j|1
Offside Front Brake back plate|s| securing device loose |3.5.1j|1
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|1
Emissions not tested |7.0|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure |2.5.C.1b|1
Offside Rear Brake pipe kinked |3.6.B.2b|1
Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|1
Main beam `tell-tale` not working |1.7.4c|1
Offside Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel |1.2.1 |a| |i||1
Offside Parking |secondary brake| on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel |1.3.1 |a| |i||1

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