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MOT History from tests of petrol ROVER MINIs year 1985

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mot history
Pass percent:54.38%
(The average a petrol ROVER MINI year 1985 passes without issue)
Based on:1,405 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment149
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|114
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|100
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively64
Registration plate lamp issues53
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort51
Horn not working |1.6.2a|50
Brakes imbalanced across an axle46
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|42
Registration plate issues38
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|37
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|35
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|35
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|35
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|33
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|33
Brake pipe excessively corroded32
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|27
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|25
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))25
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|24
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|22
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|20
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|19
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|18
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|18
Brake hose excessively deteriorated16
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|16
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|16
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|16
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|15
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|14
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|14
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|14
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|14
Rear brake binding14
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e|14
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|14
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|14
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|14
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|13
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|13
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|12
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|12
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|12
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|12
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|12
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|12
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|12
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|12
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|11
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))11
Emissions not tested |7.0|11
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|11
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|11
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|11
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|11
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|11
Battery insecure |1.9.1|10
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|10
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))10
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|10
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|10
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|10
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b|10
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|10
All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|10
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|9
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|9
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|9
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|9
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|9
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))9
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|9
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|8
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|8
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|8
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|8
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|8
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|8
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|8
Rear brake application uneven8
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|8
Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|8
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|8
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|8
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|8
Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|7
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|7
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|7
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|7
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|7
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|7
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|7
Windscreen washer not working 7
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|7
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|7
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|7
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|7
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|7
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|7
Offside Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|7
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|7
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|7
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|7
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i||6
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|6
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|6
Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced |2.4.G.1|6
Front brake application uneven6
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|6
Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|6
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|6
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))6
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|6
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|6
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|6
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|6
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|6
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|6
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|6
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|6
Rear fog lamp switch missing |1.3.1a|5
Windscreen has damage5
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|5
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|5
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|5
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|5
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|5
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))5
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))5
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))5
Service brake efficiency below requirements |1.2.2 |a| |i||5
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure |2.1.2d|5
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |8.2.1.2 |b||5
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|5
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|5
Offside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|5
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|5
Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a|5
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|5
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|5
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|5
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|5
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|5
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|5
Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|5
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|5
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))4
An item not tested |Manual|4
Nearside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|4
Offside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|4
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|4
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured |3.1.9|4
Offside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|4
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration |7.3.A.2c|4
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))4
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))4
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated |7.2.4c|4
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|4
Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|4
Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii||4
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|4
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|4
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|4
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|4
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|4
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|4
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|4
Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a|4
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|4
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |8.2.1.2 |b||4
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))4
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure |2.2.B.1a|4
Indicator switch insecure |1.4.A.1|4
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))4
Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|4
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))4
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|3
Nearside Front Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|3
Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|3
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|3
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|3
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|3
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|3
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|3
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|3
Steering wheel locking device insecure |2.1.6|3
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|3
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|3
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6|3
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|3
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))3
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))3
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))3
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))3
Nearside Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3|3
Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced |2.4.G.1|3
Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation |1.1.A.2|3
Fuel pipe insecure |7.2.1|3
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))3
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|3
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|3
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|3
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|3
Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|3
Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|3
rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|3
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|3
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition |7.1.4|3
Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking |3.6.A.1|3
Nearside Track rod end loose |2.2.B.1d|3
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|3
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|3
Offside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|3
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|3
Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1|3
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|3
Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))3
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))3
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))3
Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|3
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|3
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|3
Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|3
Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop |2.4.A.1a|3
Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|3
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means |7.2.4b|3
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6|3
Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii||3
Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|3
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|3
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))3
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))3
Offside Front Brake back plate|s| securing device excessively deteriorated |3.5.1j|2
Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.4|2
Horn not working (7.7 (a))2
Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel |1.2.1 |a| |ii||2
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete |3.3.A.1b|2
Rear fog lamp missing |4.5.1 |a| |ii||2
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||2
Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|2
Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|2
Windscreen wiper blade insecure2
Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|2
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|2
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle |7.3.A.2b|2
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))2
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))2
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))2
Steering column attachment defective to the extent that there is a serious risk of detachment (2.2.2 (d) (ii))2
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))2
Hazard warning switch inoperative |4.4.2 |a| |ii||2
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))2
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))2
Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2c|2
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|2
Nearside Direction indicators not in good working order |function impaired| |1.5.A1b|2
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit attachment fractured |2.4.F.1b|2
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|2
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|2
Rear Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|2
Bonnet retaining device ineffective |8.4.2|2
Offside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e|2
Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e|2
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|2
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|2
Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|2
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))2
Front Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|2
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position |8.4.1|2
Brake hose damaged2
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |6.1.7 |g| |ii||2
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Nearside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|2
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|2
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|2
Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop |2.4.A.1a|2
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|2
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|2
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|2
Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. |6.2.A.3|2
Offside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed |6.3.5.a|2
Nearside Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Nearside Front 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 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 constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|2
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value |1.4.2 |a| |ii||2
Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|2
Offside Body or chassis 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 which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.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
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|2
Offside Track rod end loose |2.2.B.1d|2
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Steering system excessively tight |2.2.D.1|2
Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|2
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Front Track rod end loose |2.2.B.1d|2
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only |3.1.2|2
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||2
Main beam `tell-tale` not working |1.7.4c|2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))2
Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|2
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left |1.6.B4|2
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|2
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))2
Stop lamp|s| all not working |4.3.1 |a| |iii||2
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|2
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Offside Front Brake hose twisted |3.6.B.4c|2
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|2
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b|2
Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e|2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|2
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1|2
Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |5.3.4 |b| |ii||2
Nearside Rear Wheel nut|s| loose |4.2.A.1e|2
Offside Tie bar/rod locating pin locking device not properly locked |2.4.G.3b|2
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Front Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|2
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|2
Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop |2.4.A.1a|2
Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended |2.4.F.3|2
Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|2
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|2
Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|2
Front Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|2
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|2
Rear fog lamp switch faulty |1.3.1a|2
Horn sounds harsh or grating |1.6.2e|2
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6|2
Offside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|2
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured |2.4.A.3|2
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` |8.3.1b|2
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|2
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|2
Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Steering wheel retaining device insecure |2.1.6|2
Steering system excessively rough |2.2.D.1|2
Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))2
Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|2
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|2
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|2
Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red |1.3.2e|2
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|2
Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|2
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))2
Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right |1.6.B4|2
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted |7.3.B.1|2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||2
Passengers seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))2
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|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
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))2
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))2
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))2
Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b|2
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.1.3 |g| |ii||2
Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3|2
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))2
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||2

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