I would not have failed them even if split. I would pass & advice, as they are NOT a boot or cover over a BALL JOINT ( EG drop links)Neil MG wrote:I thought the new (2012?) MOT rules mean that a split gaiter is now by default a fail, not an advisory?
Heres an extract from the online public manual, Our VTS Device is more detailed on the fails but never the less it still describes ball joint boots!
"a ball joint dust cover missing, insecure or excessively damaged or deteriorated to the extent that it would no longer prevent the ingress of dirt etc."
I'll bet thats the rfr (reason for failure) quoted on the fail sheet, if so it's not as the rubber is from a trunnion & kingpin not a ball joint.
A gaiter is different again. They are found on CV joints there is a specific rfr for that and also on steering racks again with a specific rfr