MOT History from tests of petrol MG BGTs year 1972

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Pass percent:68.21%

(The average a petrol MG BGT year 1972 passes without issue)

Based on:1,365 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	66
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	59
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	43
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	42
Registration plate lamp issues	37
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	26
Rear brake binding	24
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	23
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	21
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	18
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	18
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	17
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	16
Rear brake application uneven	15
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	15
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	14
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	13
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	13
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	12
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	12
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	11
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	11
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	9
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	8
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	8
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	8
Brake pipe excessively corroded	7
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	6
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	6
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	6
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	6
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	6
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	6
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	6
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	5
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	5
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Registration plate issues	5
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	5
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	5
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	5
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	4
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	4
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	4
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	4
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	4
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	4
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	4
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	4
Front brake application uneven	3
Stop lamp not working both \|1.2.1b\|	3
Windscreen washer not working	3
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.6.2b\|	3
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. \|6.7.3\|	3
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	3
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel \|2.1.2b\|	3
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	3
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	3
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	3
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	3
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	3
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	3
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	3
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	3
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	3
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	3
Offside Rear Wheel insecure \|4.2.A.1c\|	3
Windscreen has damage	3
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	3
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	3
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	3
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	3
Nearside Front brake caliper locking device insecure \|3.5.1l\|	2
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn \|7.2.4c\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	2
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Offside Front Brake hose leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	2
Stop lamp\|s\| all not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|iii\|\|	2
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	2
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Offside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	2
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	2
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
An item not tested \|Manual\|	2
Nearside Front An item not tested \|Manual\|	2
Offside Front An item not tested \|Manual\|	2
Nearside rear brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	2
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| insecure \|1.1.A.3a\|	2
Front Passenger`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	2
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	2
Nearside Rear Wheel insecure \|4.2.A.1c\|	2
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	2
Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	2
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	2
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	2
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	2
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	2
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
rear parking \|secondary\| brakes imbalanced	2
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	2
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	2
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.2.1d\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	2
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\|	2
Rear Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
rear brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	2
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	2
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	2

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Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	66
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	59
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	43
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	42
Registration plate lamp issues	37
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	26
Rear brake binding	24
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	23
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	21
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	18
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	18
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	17
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	16
Rear brake application uneven	15
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	15
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	14
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	13
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	13
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	12
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	12
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	11
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	11
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	9
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	8
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	8
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	8
Brake pipe excessively corroded	7
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	6
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	6
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	6
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	6
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	6
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	6
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	6
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	5
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	5
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Registration plate issues	5
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	5
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	5
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	5
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	4
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	4
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	4
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	4
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	4
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	4
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	4
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	4
Front brake application uneven	3
Stop lamp not working both \|1.2.1b\|	3
Windscreen washer not working	3
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.6.2b\|	3
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. \|6.7.3\|	3
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	3
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel \|2.1.2b\|	3
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	3
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	3
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	3
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	3
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	3
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	3
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	3
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	3
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	3
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	3
Offside Rear Wheel insecure \|4.2.A.1c\|	3
Windscreen has damage	3
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	3
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	3
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	3
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	3
Nearside Front brake caliper locking device insecure \|3.5.1l\|	2
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn \|7.2.4c\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	2
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Offside Front Brake hose leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	2
Stop lamp\|s\| all not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|iii\|\|	2
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	2
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Offside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	2
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	2
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
An item not tested \|Manual\|	2
Nearside Front An item not tested \|Manual\|	2
Offside Front An item not tested \|Manual\|	2
Nearside rear brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	2
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| insecure \|1.1.A.3a\|	2
Front Passenger`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	2
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	2
Nearside Rear Wheel insecure \|4.2.A.1c\|	2
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	2
Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	2
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	2
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	2
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	2
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	2
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
rear parking \|secondary\| brakes imbalanced	2
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	2
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	2
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.2.1d\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	2
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\|	2
Rear Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
rear brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	2
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	2
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	2

MOT History from tests of petrol MG BGTs year 1972

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