MOT History from tests of petrol MG BGTs year 1969

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Pass percent:69.10%

(The average a petrol MG BGT year 1969 passes without issue)

Based on:848 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	57
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	43
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	40
Registration plate lamp issues	33
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	25
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	22
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	19
Rear brake binding	16
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	14
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	12
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	12
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	11
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	10
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	9
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	9
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	9
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	9
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	8
Offside Rear Wheel insecure \|4.2.A.1c\|	7
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	7
Rear brake application uneven	7
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	6
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	6
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	5
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5
Nearside Rear Wheel insecure \|4.2.A.1c\|	5
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	5
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	5
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	5
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	4
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	4
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	4
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	4
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Rear Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	4
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	4
Nearside Rear Road wheel spoke excessively loose \|4.2.A.1b\|	4
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	4
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	4
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	4
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	4
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	3
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	3
Steering wheel locking device insecure \|2.1.6\|	3
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	3
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	3
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	3
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	3
Nearside Front Road wheel spoke excessively loose \|4.2.A.1b\|	3
Offside Front Road wheel spoke excessively loose \|4.2.A.1b\|	3
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	3
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	3
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	3
Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	3
Brake pipe excessively corroded	3
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	3
Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush \|2.5.A.1c\|	3
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	3
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	3
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	3
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	2
Steering wheel weakened by fractures \|2.1.1\|	2
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	2
Front brake application uneven	2
Nearside Front Wheel insecure \|4.2.A.1c\|	2
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	2
Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	2
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Registration plate issues	2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	2
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	2
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	2
Nearside Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	2
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Offside Rear Road wheel spoke excessively loose \|4.2.A.1b\|	2
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	2
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	2
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	2
Offside Front Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	2
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	2
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams \|1.7.4b\|	2
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	2
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	2
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	2
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	2
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Steering wheel retaining device insecure \|2.1.6\|	2
Steering system excessively tight \|2.2.D.1\|	2
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	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 Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))	2
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))	2
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Rear Fuel pipe union leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	2
Offside Rear Wheel nut\|s\| loose \|4.2.A.1e\|	2
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	2
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	2
Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure \|2.4.B.7b\|	2
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	2
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	2
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of spring \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Outer Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush \|2.5.A.1c\|	1
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	1
Offside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	1
Steering wheel in a condition likely to injure the driver`s hands \|2.1.1\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	1
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush \|2.5.A.1c\|	1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	1
Battery insecure x2 \|1.9.1\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose \|5.2.1 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front spring mounting/inner sill \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor area \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush \|2.5.A.1c\|	1
Nearside Front coil spring broken \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Lever type..... \|2.7.3\|	1
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view \|8.2.1c\|	1
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking wheel cylinder \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	1
Offside Front Wheel insecure \|4.2.A.1c\|	1
Offside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))	1
Nearside rear brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	1
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))	1
Nearside Rear Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Rear Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))	1
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))	1
Windscreen has damage	1
rear brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	1
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	1
Front Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	1
Brake hose damaged	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Brake servo insecurely mounted \|3.6.A.2a\|	1
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	1
Nearside Track rod end loose \|2.2.B.1d\|	1
Offside Track rod end loose \|2.2.B.1d\|	1
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Electrical wiring inadequately supported \|1.9.2a\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension retaining device ineffective \|2.5.A.4\|	1
Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged \|3.6.B.2c\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn \|3.1.5\|	1
Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	1
front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Body has a projection caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	1
brake caliper locking device insecure \|3.5.1l\|	1
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged \|3.6.B.4d\|	1
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure \|2.1.2d\|	1
Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	1
Brake pipe twisted \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	1
Main beam `tell-tale` not working \|1.7.4c\|	1
Offside Front Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. \|6.2.A.3\|	1
Braking system leaking both rear \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped over axle \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint both front \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose \|2.4.B.6a\|	1
Brake cable has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Wheel fitment excessively worn between the wheel and hub spigot mounting \|4.2.B.5\|	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
Front Fuel system component leaking caburettor \|7.2.3\|	1
Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wing \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis rail \|Center\| \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings spring hanger \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings body \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control \|2.1.1\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Steering wheel retaining device missing \|2.1.6\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Nearside Front Road wheel fitment excessively worn between the wheel and hub spigot mounting. \|4.2.B.5\|	1
rear parking \|secondary\| brakes imbalanced	1
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Rear front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (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 Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn trunion bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))	1
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint trunion \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush \|2.5.A.1c\|	1
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Offside Rear Road wheel spoke missing \|4.2.A.1b\|	1
Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	1
Rear position lamp\|s\| obviously incorrectly positioned \|1.1.A.3a\|	1
Offside Front Brake pipe twisted \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	1
Nearside Front brake caliper locking device insecure \|3.5.1l\|	1
Offside Front brake caliper locking device insecure \|3.5.1l\|	1
Offside Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Direction indicators not working all \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
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\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	1
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	1
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Centre Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear wheel cylinder securing device loose \|3.5.1j\|	1
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Steering column universal joint has excessive play \|2.1.5\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.D.4\|	1
Offside Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle \|3.7.D.2b\|	1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind \|3.7.D.2a\|	1
Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind \|3.7.D.2a\|	1
Horn control missing \|1.6.1\|	1
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage \|2.7.4\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage \|2.7.4\|	1
Offside Headlamp insecure \|4.1.1 \|c\|\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	1
Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Door (6.2.1 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Door (6.2.1 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill split (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength 30cm from anti roll bar fixing (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	1
Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking From fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))	1
Windscreen washer not working	1
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	1
Nearside Front Brake hose kinked \|3.6.B.4b\|	1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	1
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated \|3.1.3c\|	1
Nearside rear brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Brake cable locking device insecure \|3.5.1l\|	1
rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure \|2.4.B.7b\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	1
Road wheel spoke excessively loose \|4.2.A.1b\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	1
Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil \|3.5.1h\|	1
Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil \|3.5.1h\|	1
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	1
Nearside Front Upper Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure \|2.4.B.7b\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye \|anchor\| \|2.4.B.4\|	1
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Brake operation stored air pressure or vacuum depletes when ancillary equipment is operated \|3.3.E.4\|	1
Brake servo leaking \|3.6.C.1c\|	1
Front Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control \|2.1.1\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|3.6.C.3\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	1
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Rear Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Rear Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front and rear of spring \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Brake hose kinked \|3.6.B.4b\|	1
Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of spring \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside and offside inner and outer sills holed \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside and offside rear wheel arches holed \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded center crossmembers \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment loose \|2.4.F.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted \|3.6.B.4c\|	1
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))	1
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside \|3.7.C.2\|	1
Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Offside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	1
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	1
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	1
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))	1
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))	1
Offside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))	1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	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
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	1
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.1.3 \|g\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage \|2.7.4\|	1
Offside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))	1
Offside Direction indicator not working \|4.4.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Road wheel fixing loose all \|5.2.1 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively \|8.4.1 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value \|1.2.2 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Rear Brake hose excessively damaged \|3.6.B.4d\|	1
Steering rack excessively corroded and unserviceable \|2.2.C.1d\|	1
Horn control insecure \|1.6.1\|	1
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.B.6d\|	1
Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only \|3.1.2\|	1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose \|3.3.A.1b\|	1
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged \|3.6.B.4d\|	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.

Please note: We take the data from the DVSA. This data is raw and can contain typos and spelling mistakes that garages may have entered while recording a MOT result. Specifically miss-match on names of models and makes. We are constantly cleaning the data so bear with the odd issue.

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MOT History from tests of petrol MG BGTs year 1969

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