Mot brake test

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xantax73

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Morning all, just a query with regard to the mot brake test for my Freelander in 6 weeks. As I understand it the examiner should give the car a road test using a Tapely meter rather than a 2 roller test as normal, is this correct?

I will add that I have made enquiries with 4 local test stations but they all stated that a road test was not needed as the Freelander "does not have a fulltime 4x4 drivetrain" actually it does but is heavily biased towards the front as we all know.

Anyway over to you guys for a reply.
 
my local garage test all 4x4 with a tapley meter,fulltime drive train or not,,
its a old fashon garage, not a kwix fit ,or any like that
 
I think some bigger garages have 4 rollers, but never been to one. Mine uses the tapley meter. they do the test in their car park, which is long enough. Few weeks ago I went for mine, and the chap "helping" the inspector put the rear wheels on the rollers. I watched ready to say something, but the insoector knew not to do this. So just be careful. You never know.
 
Garfield - Just imagine locking the front wheels and then making the rears wind the IRD and diff around until something exploded :eek:
Would expect the VCU to be Fubared after trying that one! :mad:
 
TD John said:
Garfield - Just imagine locking the front wheels and then making the rears wind the IRD and diff around until something exploded :eek:
Would expect the VCU to be Fubared after trying that one! :mad:
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Good point would be a bit tragic
When booking the mot should the garage know that the brake test can't be done on rollers or do they need telling,as it worries me that they would break something:(
 
What a complete and utter load of bollox.

Any Landy is fine on 2 wheel rollers for the brake test.
If you check the manual it tells you that - up to 5km/hr is OK.

Unless your centre diff or VCU is knackered of course!
 
Treworgey 90 said:
What a complete and utter load of bollox.

Any Landy is fine on 2 wheel rollers for the brake test.
If you check the manual it tells you that - up to 5km/hr is OK.

Unless your centre diff or VCU is knackered of course!
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You willing to test the "manual"?? I know I'm not!! Mine will be done in April and there's no way they putting it on the rollers!
 
Treworgey 90 said:
What a complete and utter load of bollox.

Any Landy is fine on 2 wheel rollers for the brake test.
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Treworgey 90 said:

If you check the manual it tells you that - up to 5km/hr is OK.

Unless your centre diff or VCU is knackered of course!
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I am inclined to agree. I have attended 10 Freelander tests where the brakes have been tested by all the methods mentioned. On the twin roller test the wheels were rotated very slowly for very few revolutions and the transmission would need to be very fragile for harm to occur. Does the present computer linked system not advise testers on any vehicle peculiarities? Forward any MOT testers please.
 
mick 1986 said:
You willing to test the "manual"?? I know I'm not!! Mine will be done in April and there's no way they putting it on the rollers!
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I had 2 Gaylanders in the past - they were both tested on the rollers with no ill effects. Also my Fender is tested on the rollers every year too.

VOSA would not be amused if they knew that numpty testers were using the Tapley meter when it is not strictly necessary - it is a very inferior test of a vehicle's braking system.
 
Me dads old 85 rr was tested on the rollers. Rear only. Rolled forward off the rollers, and caught the person in the drivers seat by surprise. Don't know what went wrong, but it was in neutral, and he said he honestly thought he was going through the wall in front.
 
Hi, Just passed my MOT today. TD4 freelander year 2000, 116,000miles on the clock. Im in N.Ireland so done in a test centre. They did use the rollers to check my brakes. I mentioned the permanent 4 wheel drive to him and he said the rollers allow for that. So don't worry about the rollers. Hope that helps.
 
Treworgey 90 said:
What a complete and utter load of bollox.

Any Landy is fine on 2 wheel rollers for the brake test.
If you check the manual it tells you that - up to 5km/hr is OK.

Unless your centre diff or VCU is knackered of course!
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The MOT station is liable for any damage caused on the test, so I never test Landies on the rollers, as you don't always know if the diff or viscous is knackered. I don't know why any tester would risk it when decelerometer (Tapley) test is so easy. Also, rollers can play havoc with traction control/ABS systems if they cannot be turned off. Honestly can't see the point in risking a roller test on a Land Rover. Also, the VT40 (MOT testers inspection test list) tells you if they can be tested on rolllers or not, and I can't recall ever seeing one say anything other than Decelerometer test (on a land rover of course)
 
Treworgey 90 said:
I had 2 Gaylanders in the past - they were both tested on the rollers with no ill effects. Also my Fender is tested on the rollers every year too.

VOSA would not be amused if they knew that numpty testers were using the Tapley meter when it is not strictly necessary - it is a very inferior test of a vehicle's braking system.
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This numpty MOT tester was advised by a VOSA vehicle examiner on my course NOT to roller test any 4wd vehicle you are in any doubt about. Presumably because they'd have to deal with complaints initially, when things go wrong!
Granted the decelerometer is not a comprehensive test of each wheel's service brake, but any MOT tester worth his salt would be able to spot/ feel any serious brake problems when inspecting/driving for brake test.

Inferior it may be, but perfectly acceptable!
 
The boston brake tester we use at work has a function specifically for 4x4 never had any problems in 4 years of using it. done just about every brand of 4x4 on it too, even the soft roaders.
 
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