Hello, hoping someone might be able to advise....
A friend has had a problem with an MOT in a 'non-LR' garage with his 109 SIII. They are unsure as to weather knackered check straps were a fail issue.
I thought that they were an odd-roading accessory so therefore shouldn't cause a vehicle to fail. Anyone know?
It failed anyway on emissions but forewarned is forearmed.
Thanks,
Phil
I wouldnt have thought that they should cause a fail, unless you go for the 'if its on there its got to work' approach which most of the MOT seems to be.
Chop the check straps off totally (just saw them off at the top/bottom of the chassis) and it should be okay. None of mine, or my mates landies have any check straps on.
I was also under the impression that they were an optional accessory
My SIIa has never had check straps and it was never an issue. I think that you give the best clue when you say "weathered". If they weren't there they can't complain, might be different now they have noticed it though?
All the best
I believe all Series Landrovers had them - certainly up to 2a anyway. As far as I can see they are a precaution to stop pulling the ends out of the shock absorbers, but seem not to be necessary for many modern shock absorbers or if not used on very rough roads. Most old Landrovers do not have them - but I have seen several shock absorbers with the ends pulled off. JD
I have an old military 109 - I am reliably informed by my local MOT inspector who on request checked in the "bible", that check straps are not subject to MOT inspection.
David
Thanks, Wayne.
They've corrected the emissions somehow now and seem to have decided that the check straps (or lack of them) was OK - so I guess they're not an MOT issue.
Phil
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