MOT Fail: headlamp pattern

Fred Byrne · 29th April 2023, 11:10

My connoisseur failed its MOT. The test said the pattern of light from the offside lamp was "all over the place" his wording. I assume this means the bulb is not at the focal point of the reflector. The bulb has been installed correctly. So how does this happen It looks like I'll need a new headlamp unit. I am puzzled how this could have happened The plastic lens at the front of the lamp is clear.

Fred

suzublu · 29th April 2023, 11:56

Check the adjustment arms haven't popped out or that the bulb isn't in upside down, has been known

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mileshawk56 · 29th April 2023, 14:21

Check the bulb it could be faulty it does happen many millions made. Chris.S.

29th April 2023, 11:10	#1
Fred Byrne Avid contributor Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Ballynahinch Posts: 205 Thanks: 69 Thanked 60 Times in 23 Posts	MOT Fail: headlamp pattern My connoisseur failed its MOT. The test said the pattern of light from the offside lamp was "all over the place" his wording. I assume this means the bulb is not at the focal point of the reflector. The bulb has been installed correctly. So how does this happen It looks like I'll need a new headlamp unit. I am puzzled how this could have happened The plastic lens at the front of the lamp is clear. Fred

29th April 2023, 11:56	#2
suzublu This is my second home rover 75 1.8 vvc club se wedgwood blue Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Seaton Carew Posts: 26,982 Thanks: 65 Thanked 7,142 Times in 4,642 Posts	Check the adjustment arms haven't popped out or that the bulb isn't in upside down, has been known Sent from my SM-A326B using Tapatalk

29th April 2023, 14:21	#3
mileshawk56 Posted a thing or two MGZT Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Berkshire Posts: 1,285 Thanks: 1,738 Thanked 299 Times in 216 Posts	Check the bulb it could be faulty it does happen many millions made. Chris.S.