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MOT History from tests of petrol ROVER P5s year 1971

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mot history
Pass percent:74.47%
(The average a petrol ROVER P5 year 1971 passes without issue)
Based on:611 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|45
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort35
Rear brake binding20
Brakes imbalanced across an axle16
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively16
Registration plate lamp issues11
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|9
Headlamp aim out of alignment9
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|8
Rear brake application uneven7
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|7
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|6
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|6
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|6
Horn not working |1.6.2a|6
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|5
Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b|5
Brake pipe excessively corroded5
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|5
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|4
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|4
Brake hose excessively deteriorated4
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|4
Windscreen washer not working 4
Offside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|4
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|3
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|3
Power steering pump leaking from a failed component |2.3.3b|3
Nearside 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 excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Nearside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|3
Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|2
Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Power steering component|s| leaking from a failed seal |2.3.3b|2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|2
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|2
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value |1.4.2 |a| |ii||2
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||2
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.D.4|2
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|2
Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|2
Steering box has a significant oil leak |2.2.D.2e|2
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|2
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|2
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Power steering pump drive system defective |2.3.6|2
Brake hose damaged2
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|2
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side |1.4.1 |a||2
Nearside Rear Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Nearside All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside 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
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber detached |2.7.2b|1
Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a|1
Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing |2.5.A.4|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))1
Steering locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))1
Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Drivers seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened |2.4.B.1a|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement rear totally detached |2.4.B.2|1
Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating |3.7.B.3|1
Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill under vehicle |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged |3.6.B.2c|1
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |5.3.4 |b| |ii||1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.1.3 |g| |ii||1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.1.3 |b| |i||1
Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.1.6 |i| |i||1
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle |8.2.1.2 |f||1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement handbrake rod seized at drum |3.5.1k|1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))1
Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))1
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Offside Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Offside Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Offside Front Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete |3.3.A.1b|1
Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1c|1
Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position |6.4.1|1
Offside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure |1.4.A.2b|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure |1.4.A.2b|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure |1.4.A.2b|1
Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed |6.2.B.1a|1
Offside Rear passenger door hinge missing |6.2.B.2|1
Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1c|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber missing |2.7.1b|1
Offside Front Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.6.2b|1
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|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
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Tie bar/rod rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Steering locking device insecure |2.2.C.1g|1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed |5.2.2b|1
Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed |5.2.2b|1
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b|1
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b|1
Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams |1.7.4b|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 Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp dips off when main selected |1.7.5c|1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded by jacking point |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Inner 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 Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |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
Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.B.6d|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|1
Nearside Rear Upper 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 position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil |3.5.1h|1
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a|1
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Offside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Power steering component|s| leaking from a failed joint |2.3.3b|1
Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same size |1.7.6|1
Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same size |1.7.6|1
Nearside Front Torsion bar adjustment assembly inadequately locked |2.4.E.3|1
Offside Front Torsion bar adjustment assembly inadequately locked |2.4.E.3|1
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Fuel system component leaking fuel leak |7.2.3|1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill corroded |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|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
Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind |3.7.D.2a|1
Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind |3.7.D.2a|1
Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6|1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|1
Front brake application uneven1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))1
Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||1
Fuel pipe union leaking |7.2.3|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
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking from a joint |2.3.3b|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, 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
Windscreen washer control missing |8.2.1a|1
Centre Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Rear Other passenger door does not latch securely closed |6.2.3 |a||1
Offside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated boot floor with in 30cm of spring hanger |6.2.4 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated inner sill corroded with in 30cm of jacking point |6.2.4 |a| |i||1
Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside |3.7.C.3a|1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to rear join |7.1.2|1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch etc |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Suspension 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
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|1
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not in good working order |function impaired| |1.1.4a|1
Front position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective |7.2.4c|1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1

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