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MOT History from tests of petrol ROVER MINIs year 1977

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mot history
Pass percent:59.17%
(The average a petrol ROVER MINI year 1977 passes without issue)
Based on:671 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment57
Brakes imbalanced across an axle53
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|48
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|42
Registration plate lamp issues40
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|35
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively34
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort17
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|16
Registration plate issues14
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|14
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|14
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|12
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|11
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|11
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|11
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e|10
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|10
Horn not working |1.6.2a|10
Brake hose has insufficient room to move9
Brake pipe excessively corroded9
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|8
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|8
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|8
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|8
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|8
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|7
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|7
Front brake application uneven7
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|6
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|6
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|6
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|6
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|6
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|6
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|6
Rear brake binding6
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|6
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|6
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|6
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|5
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|5
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|5
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|5
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|5
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b|5
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|5
Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|5
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i||4
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|4
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|4
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|4
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|4
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|4
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|4
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|4
All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|4
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|4
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|4
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|4
Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|4
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))4
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|3
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|3
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|3
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Position lamp switch faulty |1.1.A.1|3
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|3
Battery insecure |1.9.1|3
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|3
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|3
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|3
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|3
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|3
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Windscreen wiper blade insecure3
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|3
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|3
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|3
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement3
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))3
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|3
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|2
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|2
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|2
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|2
Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a|2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|2
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|2
Nearside Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|2
Offside Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|2
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|2
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.D.4|2
Nearside Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle |3.7.D.2b|2
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure |2.1.2d|2
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|2
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|2
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))2
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|2
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|2
Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1|2
Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|2
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position |8.4.1|2
Nearside Front Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|2
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|2
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|2
Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop |2.4.A.1a|2
Offside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|2
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|2
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|2
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|2
Service brake efficiency below requirements |1.2.2 |a| |i||2
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |6.1.7 |g| |ii||2
Stop lamp not working both |1.2.1b|2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1|2
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b|2
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|2
Offside Front Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|2
rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Offside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted |2.4.G.1|2
Nearside 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 Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|2
Front brake excessively fluctuating2
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Rear Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|2
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))2
Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|2
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration |7.3.A.2c|2
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure 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 maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|2
Windscreen washer not working 2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.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 Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play |5.1.3 |a| |i||1
Rear Rear reflector missing |4.8.2 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up |5.1.3 |a| |ii||1
Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned Fitted to Offside Rear If Present On Vehicle |1.3.2a|1
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated |5.1.3 |b| |i||1
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated |5.1.3 |b| |i||1
Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn brake discs fouling brake carrier |1.1.14 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached locking tabs not secure |5.3.4 |a| |ii||1
Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))1
Fuel tank leaking outlet pipe from tank to fuel pump leaking at fuel tank |7.2.3|1
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))1
Stop lamp not working Both sides |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Offside 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 Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Steering column shaft has excessive end float |2.1.3|1
Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked |2.4.G.3b|1
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|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
Nearside Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Inner Front Lower Front suspension retaining device ineffective |2.5.A.4|1
Offside front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Offside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Nearside Brake pivot has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Offside Brake pivot has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Offside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3|1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Brake servo insecurely mounted |3.6.A.2a|1
Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.5|1
Electrical wiring insecure |1.9.2a|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
Headlamp not working on main beam incorrect operation on switch. (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Brake hose damaged1
Nearside Front Suspension rod has an unsafe modification nut loose (5.3.3 (c) (i))1
Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))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
Driver`s view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Fluffy dice hanging from mirror |3.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop |2.4.A.1a|1
Offside Front Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop |2.4.A.1a|1
Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front Wheel stud|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Nearside Rear Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1|1
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted |7.3.B.1|1
Nearside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b|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
Nearside Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked |2.5.B.1a|1
Front Steering column top mounting bracket insecure |2.1.2d|1
Offside Rear Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam |2.5.A.1a|1
Rear Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1|1
Nearside Rear Radius arm locating pin retaining device missing |2.4.G.3b|1
Emissions not tested |7.0|1
Nearside Front suspension locking device ineffective |2.5.A.4|1
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed |1.9.2c|1
An item not tested |Manual|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|1
Offside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Main beam `tell-tale` not working |1.7.4c|1
Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|1
Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|1
Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|1
Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|1
Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control |2.1.1|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|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
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|1
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position |6.4.1|1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Rear Road wheel badly damaged |4.2.A.1a|1
passenger door does not latch securely closed |6.2.B.1a|1
Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|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
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|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 Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Nearside Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Offside Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind |3.7.D.2a|1
Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake judder |3.7.D.1|1
Front wheel bearing has excessive play BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS. TIGHTENED TO 206NM |2.5.A.3c|1
Braking system leaking FRONT N/S FLEXI HOSE TO BRAKE C BRAKE PIP SPLITTR |3.6.A.1|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
Nearside Front Shock absorber missing |2.7.1b|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
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only |3.1.2|1
Nearside Front position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Offside Front position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps |1.7.4b|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
Nearside Front position lamp|s| missing |1.1.A.3a|1
Offside Front position lamp|s| missing |1.1.A.3a|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator missing |1.4.A.2b|1
Offside Front Direction indicator missing |1.4.A.2b|1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Nearside Front Brake pipe inappropriately repaired |3.6.A.3|1
Driver`s door does not latch securely closed |6.2.B.1a|1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Rear brake application uneven1
rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|1
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose |2.5.B.1a|1
Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system from spliter to off side |1.1.11 |b| |ii||1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive high |8.2.1.2 |b||1
Front Steering linkage ball joint modification unsafe both bottom ball joints have neither a locking nut |2.1.3 |f| |i||1
Offside Front All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
rear parking |secondary| brakes imbalanced1
Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Nearside Rear Wheel nut|s| loose |4.2.A.1e|1
Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
All position lamps not working |4.2.1 |a||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
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Stop lamp|s| all not working |4.3.1 |a| |iii||1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|1
Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e|1
Front Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure |3.1.4b|1
Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts |3.6.B.2a|1
Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. faulty |6.7.3|1
Emissions not tested engine staling |7.3.A.1|1
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing seatbelt clasp |5.2.1b|1
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure clasp |5.2.1a|1
Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|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 Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Offside Rear Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function affected radius arm seized (5.3.5 (b) (i))1
Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|1
Centre Fuel pipe insecure |7.2.1|1
Front Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|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
Offside Front Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Front Brake hose stretched |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|1
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Steering rack damaged and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|1
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Nearside Front Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Windscreen has damage1
Front Brake hose stretched |3.6.B.4c|1
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|1
Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation |1.1.A.2|1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill |front & rear| |2.4.A.3|1
Rear wheel bearing has excessive play Both |2.6.2|1
Rear Brake valve leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Vehicle Identification Number not displayed |0.2 |a||1
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective |6.1.3 |b| |i||1
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |6.1.7 |g| |ii||1
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Centre Front Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|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
Nearside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot |3.5.1c|1
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. |6.7.3|1
Steering wheel retaining device insecure |2.1.6|1
Front Brake pipe kinked |3.6.B.2b|1
Offside Front Steering locking device insecure |2.2.C.1g|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.6.2b|1
Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released1
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached lower lock nut missing (5.3.2 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached lower lock nut missing (5.3.2 (a) (i))1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))1
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam incorrectly wired up (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Steering locking device missing track rod end lock nut missing (2.1.3 (d))1
Offside Steering locking device missing track rod end lock nut missing (2.1.3 (d))1
Offside Front Braking system leaking bleed nipple |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front and central. (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing |8.2.2|1
Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Outer Track rod end ball pin shank loose |2.2.B.1c|1
Nearside Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|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
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.1.3 |b| |i||1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.1.3 |b| |i||1
Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|1
Hazard warning switch insecure |1.4.B.1d|1
Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|1
front brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|1
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure |2.5.C.1b|1
Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device ineffective |2.5.A.4|1
Offside Track rod end loose |2.2.B.1d|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
Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt knuckle joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt knuckle joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid |3.5.1h|1
Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))1
Passengers seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))1
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Indicator switch insecure |1.4.A.1|1
Rear position lamp|s| not working all |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill/wheel arch |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Outer Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Outer Body or chassis 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
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Brake relay lever has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Nearside Rear Brake lining|s| less than 1.5 mm thick |3.5.1g|1
Offside Rear Brake lining|s| less than 1.5 mm thick |3.5.1g|1
Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|1
Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer valance |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer valance |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |6.1.7 |g| |ii||1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing |5.3.4 |b| |ii||1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing |5.3.4 |b| |ii||1
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |5.3.4 |b| |ii||1
Horn sound not in accordance with requirements |7.7 |c||1
Nearside 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 Semaphore indicator tell tale not working correctly |1.4.C.2|1
Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling softened by oil contamination BOTH |2.5.C.1e|1
Offside Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps |1.7.4b|1
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure |2.2.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|1
Offside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|1
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Rear wheel cylinder securing device loose |3.5.1j|1
All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))1
Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))1
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))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 Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Front Fuel pipe insecure |7.2.1|1
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement1
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Indicator switch faulty |1.4.A.1|1
Offside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting excessively worn |4.2.B.5|1
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|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 Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii))1
Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|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 Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Brake pedal functionally incomplete |3.3.A.1a|1
Nearside Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Nearside Rear front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Offside Rear front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc CV BOOT INSECURE |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|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 Lower Brake pipe fouled by moving parts |3.6.B.2a|1
Offside Front Lower Brake pipe fouled by moving parts |3.6.B.2a|1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))1
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))1
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak1
Central Exhaust system insecure rubber block (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Front 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
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Brake hose excessively deteriorated1
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not in good working order |function impaired| |1.1.4a|1
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))1
Offside Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1

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