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MOT History from tests of petrol MG 3s year 2013

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mot history
Pass percent:76.77%
(The average a petrol MG 3 year 2013 passes without issue)
Based on:1,356 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively42
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))33
Headlamp aim out of alignment30
Brake pipe excessively corroded24
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))10
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|9
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|8
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault |5.4.2|7
Brakes imbalanced across an axle7
Windscreen washer not working 7
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))7
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault |7.1.6 |a||7
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))7
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))6
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))6
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))6
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak5
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak5
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))4
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))4
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))4
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))4
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))4
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))3
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))3
Registration plate lamp issues3
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))3
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))3
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))3
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))3
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))3
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||3
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))3
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))2
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))2
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))2
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))2
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))2
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))2
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))2
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))2
Rear brake application uneven2
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))2
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))2
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))2
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||2
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||2
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))2
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1
Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Both (1.4.1 (a))1
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Offside Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))1
Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended not latching (7.1.2 (d))1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3|1
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked yellow |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked yellow |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment |2.1.3 |b| |ii||1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement osf arm rear bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush has split from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect |4.1.2 |c||1
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Fuel tank leaking on fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken |5.3.1 |b| |i||1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Drivers airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))1
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))1
Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))1
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))1
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached |5.3.4 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible |5.3.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))1
Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver`s view of the road |3.2 |a| |ii||1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear |2.4.G.2|1
Front brake application uneven1
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn excessive play |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))1
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Position lamp not working both front side lights (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH BONDING FAILED. |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH BONDING FAILED |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))1
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush debonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush debonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (rear bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (rear bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced both side front wishbones |2.4.F.2|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Headlamp aim not tested both front (4.1.2 (b))1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam both front (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush. |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Brake hose twisted around abs wire |3.6.B.4c|1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn nsf osf (1.1.14 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure front most mounting bolt loose causing movement of arm |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush inscure (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))1
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Eml fault light (8.2.1.2 (h))1
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate |3.4.1b|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear most |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached |5.3.4 |a| |ii||1
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached |5.3.4 |a| |ii||1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (7.1.6 (a))1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |5.3.4 |b| |ii||1
Service brake efficiency below requirements |1.2.2 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR INNER (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR INNER (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Windscreen wiper not working both (3.4 (a))1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush. |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush. |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))1
Windscreen damaged and affecting the drivers view of the road Windscreen damaged in zone A, More that 10mm diameter and adversely affecting drivers view (3.2 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))1
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))1
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner rear |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner rear |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Headlamps matched pair incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))1
Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))1

We get to these numbers by trawling through over 1 billion MOT test results since 2004 and crunched the numbers. We remove anything to do with Tyres, as they are model independent and group together common non-model specific issues. We are trying to get to a picture of what models have what issues.

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