MOT check list

[jamesy12345]

It might not be much use to the hardened professionals, but I notice that regularly people post up about MOTs, mainly worrying whether they will get through it......here is a check list from Practical Classics magazine April (?) issue. If anyone can add anything pls do so.

On driveway
#1 Tyre pressures
#2 Tyre tread depth/wear/condition
#3 Brake fluid level & condition (colour)
#4 Engine oil
#5 Gearbox & final drive oil
#6 Coolant level & condition (multi-meter)
#7 Headlight aim & operation
#8 Horn & other lights
#9 Seat belts & seat security
#10 Windscreen wiper function & condition
#11 Washer operation & fluid level
#12 Windscreen condition
#13 Spare wheel condition
#14 Front brake condition
#15 Front brake adjustment
#16 Rear brake condition
#17 Rear brake adjustment
#18 Handbrake condition
#19 Brake pressure test
#20 Brake servo condition
#21 Play at steering wheel
#22 Security of steering wheel & column
#23 Wheel bearing condition
#24 Body corrosion
#25 Wiring condition & battery security
#26 Bonnet/door/boot latch function
#27 Tow bar security & electrics

On lift/over pit
#28 Brake pipe & master cylinder condition
#29 Steering joint play
#30 Suspension joint play
#31 Steering/suspension boots & gaiters
#32 Suspension bush play & condition
#33 Anti-roll bar links & bushes
#34 Shock absorbers/bushes/mounts
#35 Spring condition & security
#36 Underbody & structural corrosion
#37 Fuel system condition & security
#38 Exhaust condition & security
#39 Driveshaft & gaiter security
#40 Engine/transmission/chassis mounts

edit

forgot to add...the point of the check list is some basic checks you can go through prior to taking your car in for the real test...