MOT History from tests of petrol MG BGTs year 1971

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Pass percent:69.60%

(The average a petrol MG BGT year 1971 passes without issue)

Based on:4,878 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	264
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	195
Registration plate lamp issues	159
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	140
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	137
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	127
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	126
Rear brake binding	116
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	72
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	71
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	56
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	55
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	51
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	50
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	48
Rear brake application uneven	46
Brake pipe excessively corroded	45
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	41
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	41
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	38
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	34
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	32
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	32
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	31
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	31
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	31
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	30
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	29
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	29
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	27
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	26
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	26
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	26
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	25
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	25
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	24
Registration plate issues	23
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	22
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	22
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	20
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	20
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	19
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	18
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	18
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	18
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	18
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	17
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	17
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	17
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	17
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	17
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	17
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	17
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	16
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	16
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	16
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	16
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	16
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	16
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	16
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	16
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	15
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	14
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	14
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	14
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	14
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	13
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	13
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	13
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	13
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	12
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	12
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	12
Front brake application uneven	11
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	11
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	11
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	11
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	11
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	11
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	11
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	11
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	10
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	10
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	10
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	10
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	10
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	10
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	10
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	10
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	9
Steering column top bearing excessively worn \|2.1.2c\|	9
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	9
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	9
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	9
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	9
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	9
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	9
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	9
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	9
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	9
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	9
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	8
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	8
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	8
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\|	8
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	8
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	8
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	8
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	8
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	7
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	7
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	7
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	7
Steering wheel retaining device insecure \|2.1.6\|	7
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel \|2.1.2b\|	7
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	7
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	7
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	7
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	7
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	7
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\|	7
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	7
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	7
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	7
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	6
Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure \|2.4.B.7b\|	6
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	6
Offside Front Wheel insecure \|4.2.A.1c\|	6
An item not tested \|Manual\|	6
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	6
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	6
Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	6
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	6
rear parking \|secondary\| brakes imbalanced	6
Nearside Rear Wheel insecure \|4.2.A.1c\|	6
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	6
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	6
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	6
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	6
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	6
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Rear Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	6
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	6
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	5
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	5
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	5
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil \|3.5.1h\|	5
Windscreen has damage	5
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	5
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	5
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	5
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	5
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	5
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	5
Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	5
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Indicator switch faulty \|1.4.A.1\|	5
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	5
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	5
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	5
Front Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	5
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5

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Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	264
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	195
Registration plate lamp issues	159
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	140
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	137
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	127
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	126
Rear brake binding	116
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	72
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	71
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	56
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	55
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	51
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	50
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	48
Rear brake application uneven	46
Brake pipe excessively corroded	45
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	41
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	41
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	38
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	34
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	32
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	32
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	31
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	31
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	31
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	30
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	29
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	29
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	27
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	26
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	26
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	26
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	25
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	25
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	24
Registration plate issues	23
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	22
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	22
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	20
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	20
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	19
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	18
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	18
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	18
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	18
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	17
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	17
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	17
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	17
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	17
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	17
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	17
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	16
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	16
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	16
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	16
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	16
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	16
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	16
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	16
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	15
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	14
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	14
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	14
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	14
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	13
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	13
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	13
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	13
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	12
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	12
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	12
Front brake application uneven	11
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	11
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	11
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	11
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	11
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	11
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	11
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	11
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	10
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	10
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	10
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	10
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	10
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	10
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	10
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	10
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	9
Steering column top bearing excessively worn \|2.1.2c\|	9
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	9
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	9
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	9
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	9
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	9
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	9
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	9
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	9
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	9
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	9
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	8
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	8
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	8
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\|	8
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	8
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	8
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	8
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	8
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	7
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	7
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	7
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	7
Steering wheel retaining device insecure \|2.1.6\|	7
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel \|2.1.2b\|	7
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	7
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	7
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	7
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	7
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	7
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\|	7
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	7
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	7
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	7
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	6
Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure \|2.4.B.7b\|	6
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	6
Offside Front Wheel insecure \|4.2.A.1c\|	6
An item not tested \|Manual\|	6
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	6
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	6
Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	6
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	6
rear parking \|secondary\| brakes imbalanced	6
Nearside Rear Wheel insecure \|4.2.A.1c\|	6
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	6
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	6
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	6
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	6
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	6
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Rear Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	6
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	6
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	5
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	5
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	5
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil \|3.5.1h\|	5
Windscreen has damage	5
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	5
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	5
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	5
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	5
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	5
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	5
Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	5
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Indicator switch faulty \|1.4.A.1\|	5
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	5
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	5
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	5
Front Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	5
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5

MOT History from tests of petrol MG BGTs year 1971

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