MOT History from tests of petrol MG BGTs year 1975

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Pass percent:64.88%

(The average a petrol MG BGT year 1975 passes without issue)

Based on:1,304 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	74
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	54
Registration plate lamp issues	52
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	49
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	45
Rear brake binding	42
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	28
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	28
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	24
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	21
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	19
Registration plate issues	17
Rear brake application uneven	16
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	15
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	14
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	14
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	14
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	14
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	12
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	12
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	11
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	11
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	11
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	11
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	11
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	11
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	10
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	10
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	10
Brake pipe excessively corroded	10
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	9
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	9
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	9
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	9
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	8
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	8
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	7
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	7
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	7
Front brake application uneven	7
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	7
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	7
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	6
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	6
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	6
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	6
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	6
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	5
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	5
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	5
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	5
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	4
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	4
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.6.2b\|	4
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	4
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	4
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	4
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	4
Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	4
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	3
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	3
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	3
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	3
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	3
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	3
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	3
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	3
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	3
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	3
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	3
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	3
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	3
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	3
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	3
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	2
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel \|2.1.2b\|	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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	2
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	2
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	2
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	2
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	2
Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	2
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	2
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	2
Rear Brake hose leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	2
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	2
Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure \|2.4.B.7b\|	2
Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure \|2.4.B.7b\|	2
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	2
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	2
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	2
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	2
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush \|2.5.A.1c\|	2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Nearside 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
Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	2
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only \|3.1.2\|	2
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	2
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	2
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position \|8.4.1\|	2
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Front Front suspension retaining device missing \|2.5.A.4\|	2
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	2
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose \|2.4.B.6a\|	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
Offside 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 Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	2
Nearside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	2
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Nearside Front coil spring broken \|2.4.C.1a\|	2
Horn not working \|7.7 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Windscreen washer not working	2
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2

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Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	74
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	54
Registration plate lamp issues	52
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	49
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	45
Rear brake binding	42
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	28
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	28
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	24
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	21
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	19
Registration plate issues	17
Rear brake application uneven	16
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	15
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	14
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	14
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	14
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	14
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	12
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	12
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	11
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	11
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	11
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	11
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	11
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	11
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	10
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	10
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	10
Brake pipe excessively corroded	10
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	9
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	9
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	9
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	9
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	8
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	8
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	7
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	7
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	7
Front brake application uneven	7
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	7
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	7
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	6
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	6
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	6
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	6
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	6
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	5
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	5
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	5
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	5
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	4
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	4
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.6.2b\|	4
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	4
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	4
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	4
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	4
Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	4
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	3
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	3
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	3
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	3
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	3
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	3
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	3
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	3
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	3
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	3
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	3
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	3
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	3
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	3
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	3
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	2
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel \|2.1.2b\|	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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	2
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	2
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	2
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	2
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	2
Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	2
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	2
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	2
Rear Brake hose leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	2
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	2
Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure \|2.4.B.7b\|	2
Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure \|2.4.B.7b\|	2
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	2
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	2
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	2
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	2
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush \|2.5.A.1c\|	2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Nearside 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
Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	2
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only \|3.1.2\|	2
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	2
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	2
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position \|8.4.1\|	2
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Front Front suspension retaining device missing \|2.5.A.4\|	2
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	2
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose \|2.4.B.6a\|	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
Offside 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 Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	2
Nearside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	2
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Nearside Front coil spring broken \|2.4.C.1a\|	2
Horn not working \|7.7 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Windscreen washer not working	2
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2

MOT History from tests of petrol MG BGTs year 1975

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