MOT History from tests of petrol ROVER SD1s year 1986

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Pass percent:63.72%

(The average a petrol ROVER SD1 year 1986 passes without issue)

Based on:838 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	51
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	39
Rear brake binding	36
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	35
Headlamp aim out of alignment	34
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	30
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	30
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	27
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	25
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	23
Registration plate lamp issues	20
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	20
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	20
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	13
Brake pipe excessively corroded	12
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	12
Registration plate issues	10
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	9
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	8
Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated \|2.1.5\|	8
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	7
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	7
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	5
Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	5
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	5
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	5
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	5
Rear brake application uneven	5
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	5
Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	4
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	4
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	4
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	4
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))	4
Parking brake efficiency below requirements \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	4
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	4
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	4
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	4
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	4
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	4
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	4
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	4
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	3
Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	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
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	3
An item not tested \|Manual\|	3
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Service brake efficiency below requirements \|1.2.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	3
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	3
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Windscreen washer not working	3
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Offside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	3
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	3
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	3
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	3
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	3
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	3
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	2
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Rear fog lamp switch faulty \|1.3.1a\|	2
Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1c\|	2
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	2
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))	2
Windscreen has damage	2
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel \|3.1.6c\|	2
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))	2
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	2
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	2
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))	2
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	2
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	2
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	2
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))	2
Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))	2
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	2
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	2
Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	2
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	2
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only \|3.1.2\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	2
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	2
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)	2
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside 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
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	1
Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wing \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wing \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Bumper insecure \|6.1.4 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted \|6.1.4 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light \|1.3.2e\|	1
Horn emits two or more alternating tones \|1.6.2d\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing \|8.2.2\|	1
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	1
Horn not a constant note \|1.7.1e\|	1
front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill / arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))	1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	1
Rear Brake hose excessively damaged \|3.6.B.4d\|	1
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	1
Power steering component\|s\| leaking steering rack \|2.3.3b\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill holed \|2.4.A.3\|	1
All direction indicators not working \|4.4.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	1
Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness \|2.2.1 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.1.3 \|g\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid \|1.1.16 \|b\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Front Steering locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))	1
Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding \|1.2.1 \|f\|\|	1
Lower Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated \|2.1.5\|	1
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only \|3.1.2\|	1
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside 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 an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Power steering pump leaking from a failed component \|2.3.3b\|	1
Steering system excessively rough \|2.2.D.1\|	1
Nearside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Brake hose twisted \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	1
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing \|3.5.1l\|	1
Centre Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Front Brake hose leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	1
Offside Brake hose twisted \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	1
Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill area front to back. (6.1.1 (c) (i))	1
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))	1
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Brake servo leaking \|3.6.C.1c\|	1
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Offside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded locating arm \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Nearside Front Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	1
Offside Front Brake pipe twisted \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	1
Nearside Rear Coil spring insecure lower spring retaining clamp displaced. (5.3.1 (a) (i))	1
Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill sections \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	1
Nearside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	1
Centre Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	1
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	1
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))	1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	1
Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal \|2.3.3b\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/inner wheel arch \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/arch \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both front door frames \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door frame \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Windscreen wiper missing Both (3.4 (a))	1
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Macpherson strut top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Horn not working (7.7 (a))	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))	1
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))	1
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Join (6.1.2 (a))	1
Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre join (6.1.2 (a))	1
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))	1
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))	1
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))	1
Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (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 Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush upper and lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))	1
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush upper and lower (5.3.2 (c))	1
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged chafing on other brake pipe (1.1.11 (d) (ii))	1
Fuel pipe damaged Fuel filter pipe (6.1.3 (c) (ii))	1
Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams \|1.7.4b\|	1
Nearside Front 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 Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Under wheel arch, corroded and holed \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Bulk head area below steering column \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Bulk head area corroded and holed \|3.6.C.3\|	1
Rear Coil spring not correctly located Rear coil springs fall out of location when the suspension is raised and have to be held in position before lowering again \|2.4.C.2\|	1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front inner arch \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of inner arch \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	1
Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only \|3.1.2\|	1
Steering component damaged and unserviceable \|2.2.C.1d\|	1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged \|3.6.B.2c\|	1
Centre Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	1
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	1
Offside Track rod end loose \|2.2.B.1d\|	1
Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	1
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	1
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Steering column cracked and unserviceable \|2.2.C.1d\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Brake linkage has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
rear parking \|secondary\| brakes imbalanced	1
rear brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	1
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint \|2.5.B.2a\|	1
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Steering column universal joint insecure bolts not through lock nuts \|2.1.5\|	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush nut loose and no split pin \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing lower arm split pin missing \|2.4.G.3b\|	1
Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle front wheels \|2.2.D.2a\|	1
Fuel system component leaking bottom of carb \|7.2.3\|	1
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	1
Front Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated \|2.1.5\|	1
Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported hitting on rear suspension \|7.1.1\|	1
Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill \|6.2.2 \|d\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect \|4.1.2 \|c\|\|	1
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	1
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	1
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	1
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Lower Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play \|2.1.5\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	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
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))	1
Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement watts linkage \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))	1
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))	1
Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	1
Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	1
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)	1
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)	1
Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)	1
Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)	1
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)	1
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)	1
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)	1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill x3 \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))	1
Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing \|3.5.1j\|	1
Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing \|3.5.1j\|	1
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Front Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Steering retaining device insecure \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Offside Front Steering retaining device insecure \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Rear Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Rear coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened \|2.4.C.1b\|	1
Offside Rear coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened \|2.4.C.1b\|	1
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Bottom of B pillar \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Front Lower Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view \|8.2.1c\|	1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength trailing arm mount \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength trailing arm mount \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut mount \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength panard rod mount \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Horn control insecure \|1.6.1\|	1
Indicator switch insecure \|1.4.A.1\|	1
Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting 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
Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.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
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn compliance bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) track rod worn (2.3 (a) (i))	1
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front brake caliper leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Nearside 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
Exhaust system insecure \|6.1.2 \|a\|\|	1
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Rear Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Offside Rear Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Nearside Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	1
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	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 Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	1
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged \|3.6.B.4d\|	1
Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))	1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Rear Towbar attachment insecure (6.1.6 (c) (i))	1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play lock nut loose (2.1.3 (b) (i))	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 (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure hanger not attached (6.1.2 (a))	1
Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure secondary exhaust hanger not attached (6.1.2 (a))	1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam when main beam slected (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated \|7.2.4c\|	1
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	1
Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Centre Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1

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MOT History from tests of petrol ROVER SD1s year 1986

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