MOT History from tests of petrol MG BGTs year 1970

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Pass percent:71.16%

(The average a petrol MG BGT year 1970 passes without issue)

Based on:1,068 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	45
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	36
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	35
Registration plate lamp issues	33
Rear brake binding	27
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	24
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	23
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	19
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	18
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	15
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	14
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	14
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	12
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	11
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	11
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	11
Rear brake application uneven	10
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	9
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	9
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	9
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	8
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	7
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	7
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	6
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	5
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	5
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Nearside Rear Wheel insecure \|4.2.A.1c\|	5
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	5
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Brake pipe excessively corroded	5
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	5
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
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
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	4
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	4
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	4
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	4
Windscreen washer not working	4
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	3
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	3
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Nearside Front Wheel insecure \|4.2.A.1c\|	3
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	3
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	3
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	3
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	3
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	3
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	3
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
An item not tested \|Manual\|	3
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	3
Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	3
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Brake hose damaged	3
Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	2
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
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 Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	2
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
rear brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	2
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Offside Rear Wheel insecure \|4.2.A.1c\|	2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	2
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	2
Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	2
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	2
Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	2
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	2
Steering wheel retaining device insecure \|2.1.6\|	2
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	2
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	2
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	2
Rear Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	2
Nearside Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	2
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Registration plate issues	2
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	2
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	2
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	2
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	2
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside 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))	2
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	2
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	2
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	2
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated \|7.2.4c\|	2
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)	1
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged \|3.6.B.4d\|	1
Nearside Indicator switch faulty \|1.4.A.1\|	1
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.6.2b\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Front Direction indicator not working \|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 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 Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Nearside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket damaged and seriously weakened \|2.4.B.6d\|	1
Offside Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.B.6d\|	1
Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	1
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	1
Outer Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sills both sides pop riveted and insufficient welds \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported center rubber \|7.1.1\|	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 Track rod end excessively corroded and unserviceable \|2.2.C.1d\|	1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Front brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	1
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Indicator switch faulty \|1.4.A.1\|	1
Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	1
Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting fractured \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Front brake application uneven	1
front brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	1
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Nearside Track rod end loose \|2.2.B.1d\|	1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper wishbone bearing \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Front An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid \|3.5.1h\|	1
Offside Front Wheel insecure \|4.2.A.1c\|	1
Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage \|2.7.4\|	1
Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush king pin & or bush excess lift \|2.5.A.1c\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering castle rail \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported front to rear \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire \|6.1.3 \|b\| \|ii\|\|	1
Road wheel more than one fixing loose \|5.2.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	1
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured \|5.2.6\|	1
Horn not working \|7.7 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting nut missing \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (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
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))	1
Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Nearside Rear front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Offside Rear front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Rear Front drive shaft coupling has excessive play in a universal joint bearing \|2.4.G.6b\|	1
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth \|3.3.A.1b\|	1
Front Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Offside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting rivet missing \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose \|3.5.1j\|	1
Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose \|3.5.1j\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.B.6d\|	1
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))	1
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))	1
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))	1
Rear Fuel hose insecure \|7.2.1\|	1
Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	1
rear parking \|secondary\| brakes imbalanced	1
Rear Brake hose leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	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 Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure brake caliper securing tabs not secured \|3.5.1l\|	1
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort footbrake \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin locking device missing \|2.4.B.3b\|	1
Offside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Offside Front Road wheel spoke excessively loose \|4.2.A.1b\|	1
Offside Rear Road wheel spoke excessively loose \|4.2.A.1b\|	1
Nearside All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	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 Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated \|3.1.3c\|	1
Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Fuel pipe union leaking FUEL PUMP \|6.1.3 \|b\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Road wheel spoke excessively loose \|4.2.A.1b\|	1
Offside Front Wheel hub badly damaged \|4.2.B.4\|	1
Nearside Rear Wheel hub badly damaged \|4.2.B.4\|	1
Front Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	1
Nearside Passenger`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned \|1.7.3\|	1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing \|8.2.2\|	1
Offside Front Track rod end loose \|2.2.B.1d\|	1
Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	1
Offside Front Brake pedal excessively corroded \|3.3.A.1a\|	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
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure brake caliper \|3.5.1l\|	1
Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure brake caliper \|3.5.1l\|	1
Offside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	1
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated \|5.1.3 \|b\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated \|5.1.3 \|b\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn \|5.3.4 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn \|5.3.4 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Parking \|secondary brake\| on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 \|1.3.1 \|b\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side \|1.4.1 \|a\|\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	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 Rear Brake hose twisted \|3.6.B.4c\|	1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	1
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside \|3.7.C.2\|	1
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	1
Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by brake fluid \|3.5.1h\|	1
Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.2.1d\|	1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	1
Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position \|6.4.1\|	1
Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted \|4.2.A.1a\|	1
Front Front suspension locking device missing \|2.5.A.4\|	1
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|3.6.C.3\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	1
Nearside Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. \|6.2.A.3\|	1
Passenger`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. \|6.7.3\|	1
Offside Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare connector exposed under dash \|1.9.2c\|	1
Offside Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed under dash \|1.9.2c\|	1
Offside Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	1
Nearside Lower Front suspension locking device missing \|2.5.A.4\|	1
Offside Lower Front suspension locking device missing \|2.5.A.4\|	1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill\|filler\| \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering chassi \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired wheel arch \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassi \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassi \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassi \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold? \|7.1.2\|	1
Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure \|3.1.4b\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Front Wheel insecure \|4.2.A.1c\|	1
Nearside Leaf spring shackle bracket loose \|2.4.B.6a\|	1
Offside Leaf spring shackle bracket loose \|2.4.B.6a\|	1
Nearside Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	1
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	1
Nearside Front suspension locking device missing \|2.5.A.4\|	1
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Brake pipe fouled by moving parts \|3.6.B.2a\|	1
Offside Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked \|2.4.G.3b\|	1
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))	1
Nearside Front 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 Mechanical brake component locking device insecure \|3.5.1l\|	1
Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure \|3.5.1l\|	1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged \|4.2.A.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring \|2.4.B.7a\|	1
Steering system excessively tight \|2.2.D.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment \|3.5.1f\|	1
Offside Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment \|3.5.1f\|	1
Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear \|3.5.1f\|	1
Windscreen has damage	1
Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage fractured \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush \|2.5.A.1c\|	1
Nearside Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported \|1.9.2a\|	1
Stop lamp not working both \|1.2.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured \|2.4.B.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Fuel pipe union leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Front Sub-frame inappropriately repaired \|2.4.A.2\|	1
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	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 Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis leg repaired with body filler \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Horn control insecure \|1.6.1\|	1
Nearside Front Steering system excessively tight tracking on front wheels excessively out \|2.2.D.1\|	1
Offside Front Steering system excessively tight \|2.2.D.1\|	1
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel \|2.1.2b\|	1
Offside Front Brake hose twisted \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	1
Nearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder locking device insecure brake caliper bolts, lock washers not locked over \|3.6.A.2d\|	1
Offside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder locking device insecure brake caliper bolts, lock washers not locked over \|3.6.A.2d\|	1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Central Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure shockabsorber fitted upside down \|2.7.2b\|	1
Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing all locking devices on the n/s/f suspension missing \|2.5.A.4\|	1
Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing all locking devices on the o/s/f suspension are missing \|2.5.A.4\|	1
Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing shock absorber locking devices missing \|2.5.A.4\|	1
Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing shock absorber locking devices missing \|2.5.A.4\|	1
Steering column top bearing excessively worn \|2.1.2c\|	1
Nearside Brake hose stretched \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	1
Offside Brake hose stretched \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, 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
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose \|2.4.B.6a\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose \|2.4.B.6a\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket damaged and seriously weakened \|2.4.B.6d\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket damaged and seriously weakened \|2.4.B.6d\|	1
Nearside Rear Road wheel spoke excessively loose \|4.2.A.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned \|2.2.C.1b\|	1
Offside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned \|2.2.C.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration \|7.3.A.2c\|	1
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	1
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Rear Service brake grabbing severely \|3.7.C.2\|	1
Main beam `tell-tale` not working \|1.7.4c\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	1
Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Nearside Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	1
Offside Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	1
Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Steering column retaining device missing \|2.1.6\|	1
Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Offside Front Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))	1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light \|1.2.1e\|	1
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	1
Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not in good working order \|function impaired\| \|1.1.4a\|	1
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not in good working order \|function impaired\| \|1.1.4a\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring slipper insecure \|2.4.B.5\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	1
Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view \|8.2.1c\|	1
Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view \|8.2.1c\|	1
Fuel pipe leaking rear carb float bowl \|6.1.3 \|b\| \|i\|\|	1
Front brake excessively fluctuating	1
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch/end of sill \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment \|1.1.6 \|c\|\|	1
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing \|2.4.G.3b\|	1
Nearside Front Lower 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 \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Fuel pipe leaking union seeping by pump \|7.2.3\|	1
Offside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	1
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	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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MOT History from tests of petrol MG BGTs year 1970

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