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MOT History from tests of petrol MG B ROADSTERs year 1971

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mot history
Pass percent:68.07%
(The average a petrol MG B ROADSTER year 1971 passes without issue)
Based on:711 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment33
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|23
Horn not working |1.6.2a|22
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort20
Registration plate lamp issues18
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively16
Brakes imbalanced across an axle15
Rear brake binding13
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|11
Brake hose excessively deteriorated9
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|9
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|8
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|7
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|7
Rear brake application uneven6
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|5
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|5
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|5
Windscreen washer not working 5
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Brake pipe excessively corroded4
Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|4
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|4
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|4
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|4
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|4
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|3
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|3
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|3
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|3
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|3
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|3
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|3
Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|3
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|3
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))3
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|3
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|3
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|3
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|3
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|3
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|2
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Windscreen wiper blade insecure2
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|2
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened2
Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|2
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|2
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2c|2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|2
Registration plate issues2
Nearside Rear Wheel insecure |4.2.A.1c|2
Offside Front Wheel insecure |4.2.A.1c|2
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|2
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))2
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|2
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|2
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|2
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|2
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|2
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|2
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))2
Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1|2
Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|2
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement2
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|2
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|2
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|2
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|2
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Front Road wheel spoke excessively loose |4.2.A.1b|2
Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration |7.3.A.2c|1
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded boot floor |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated |7.2.4c|1
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Seat belt attachment fitting fractured |5.2.3|1
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a|1
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Steering column universal joint has excessive play |2.1.5|1
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|1
Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a|1
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working side light flashes |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Rear Road wheel spoke excessively loose |4.2.A.1b|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm inappropriately repaired |2.4.A.2|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm inappropriately repaired |2.4.A.2|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension retaining device ineffective |2.5.A.4|1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|1
Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
Rear Parking brake lever is located so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated from the driver`s seat |3.1.3c|1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete |3.3.A.1b|1
Offside Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3|1
Front Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control |2.1.1|1
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin |2.5.A.3b|1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Hazard warning switch insecure |1.4.B.1d|1
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| play in steering rack |2.2.A.1b|1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Direction indicators not in good working order |function impaired| |1.5.A1b|1
Offside Direction indicators not in good working order |function impaired| |1.5.A1b|1
Nearside Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint |2.5.A.3b|1
Offside Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint |2.5.A.3b|1
Rear Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|1
Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|1
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Nearside Front Wheel insecure |4.2.A.1c|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Direction indicator not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.1.3 |g| |ii||1
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.1.3 |g| |ii||1
Hazard warning switch inoperative |4.4.2 |a| |ii||1
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Fuel system component leaking fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear Fuel hose leaking Hose from fuel pump under car. (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Rear Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Oil leaking excessively from engine |8.4.1 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play |5.1.3 |a| |i||1
Front brake application uneven1
Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e|1
rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|1
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings caster rail |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings caster rail |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Main beam `tell-tale` not working |1.7.4c|1
Brake pedal pad not secure to the pedal |3.3.A.1c|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Stop lamp|s| not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii||1
Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii||1
Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose |3.5.1j|1
Central Rear Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Rear Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b|1
Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush missing (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Offside Rear Wheel insecure |4.2.A.1c|1
Nearside Rear Wheel fitment excessively worn between the wheel and hub spigot mounting |4.2.B.5|1
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))1
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bump stop area |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. |6.2.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged |3.6.B.4d|1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Rear Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking |6.1.3 |b| |i||1
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Nearside Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))1
Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1
Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))1
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))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
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))1
Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a|1
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Ball joint ball pin shank loose |2.2.B.1c|1
Offside Front Ball joint ball pin shank loose |2.2.B.1c|1
Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|1
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|1
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper wishbone bearing |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Wheel fitment excessively worn between the wheel and hub spigot mounting |4.2.B.5|1
Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end to floor |5.2.6|1
Fuel system component leaking overflow |7.2.3|1
Nearside Front All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Rear All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Fuel system component leaking union on fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Front coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose |2.4.B.6a|1
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|1
Offside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6|1
Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|1
Inner Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Nearside Front Brake hose stretched |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|1
Offside Front Brake hose stretched |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|1
Front Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn trunion to wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre floor/seat mount |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure |2.4.B.7b|1
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|1
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|1
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted |5.2.6|1
front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose |2.2.B.1c|1
Offside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|1
Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage |2.7.4|1
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1

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