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MOT History from tests of petrol MG BGTs year 1977

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mot history
Pass percent:60.79%
(The average a petrol MG BGT year 1977 passes without issue)
Based on:788 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment61
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|59
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|39
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively36
Registration plate lamp issues31
Brakes imbalanced across an axle24
Rear brake binding23
Horn not working |1.6.2a|19
Brake pipe excessively corroded19
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort18
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|18
Brake hose excessively deteriorated16
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|16
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|15
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|14
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|11
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|11
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|9
Rear brake application uneven8
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|8
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|8
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))7
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|7
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|7
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|7
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|7
Front brake application uneven7
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|6
Emissions not tested |7.0|6
Nearside Rear 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 Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|6
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|6
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|6
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|6
All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|5
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|5
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|5
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))5
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|5
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|5
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|4
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|4
Registration plate issues4
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|4
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|4
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|4
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|4
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|4
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|4
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|4
Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|4
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|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 Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|3
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Rear Brake cable insecure3
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|3
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|3
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|3
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|3
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|3
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|3
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|3
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |8.2.1.2 |b||2
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.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
Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|2
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|2
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|2
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|2
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|2
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|2
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b|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
Windscreen has damage2
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|2
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|2
Nearside Front brake caliper locking device insecure |3.5.1l|2
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))2
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))2
Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|2
Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|2
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|2
Front Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|2
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|2
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
An item not tested |Manual|2
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|2
Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1|2
Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush |2.5.A.1c|2
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush |2.5.A.1c|2
Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|2
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |8.2.1.2 |b||2
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|2
Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a|2
Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a|2
Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|2
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|2
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Emissions not tested |7.3.A.1|2
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing |2.4.G.3b|2
Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a|2
Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|2
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing |2.4.G.3b|1
Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated |3.6.C.1b|1
Offside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened |2.4.B.1a|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened |2.4.B.1a|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.B.6d|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.B.6d|1
Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned |1.7.3|1
Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush |2.5.A.1c|1
Offside Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|1
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Rear Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Front suspension locking device missing |2.5.A.4|1
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel |2.1.2b|1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shackle mount |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position |8.4.1|1
Offside Rear Battery insecure |1.9.1|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a|1
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b|1
Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely |3.7.A.5b|1
Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated |3.1.3c|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer chassis leg @ leaf spring hanger |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Offside Rear front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor |5.2.6|1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor |5.2.6|1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp flasher |1.2.1f|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned |1.4.A.2b|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength |2.4.A.3|1
Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint |2.4.G.4b|1
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated |3.6.G.2|1
Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))1
Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp not flashing (4.4.3 (b))1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Windscreen wiper not working |3.4 |a||1
Brake servo defective or ineffective |1.1.10 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Indicator switch inoperative At time of test. (4.4.2 (a) (ii))1
Stop lamp(s) not working At time of test. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.1.3 |b| |i||1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill under floor |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| insecure |1.1.A.3a|1
Nearside Front Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Windscreen wiper not working |3.4 |a||1
Offside Windscreen wiper not working |3.4 |a||1
Horn not a continuous or uniform sound |1.6.2e|1
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing |2.5.A.1c|1
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.C.3c|1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` |8.3.1b|1
Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle |7.4.A.1|1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|1
Steering system excessively tight |2.2.D.1|1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.6.2b|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|1
Nearside Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |6.1.D.1a|1
Offside Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |6.1.D.1a|1
Offside Electrical wiring insecure |1.9.2a|1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Fuel system component leaking banjo fitting at fuel pump |7.2.3|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner side of chassis leg |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|1
Offside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking |2.4.D.2|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|1
Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire rear carb (6.1.3 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind |3.7.D.2a|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Indicator switch faulty |1.4.A.1|1
Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings under front wing. |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings mid sill outer. |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth |3.3.A.1b|1
front brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|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 Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a|1
Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush |2.5.A.1c|1
Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only |3.1.2|1
Offside Rear Brake pedal functionally incomplete |3.3.A.1a|1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush |2.5.A.1c|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.D.4|1
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Rear Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Outer Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))1
Position lamp not working All, do not function on 1st position of switch (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing trunnion bush covers (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|1
Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a|1
Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|1
Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint insecure |3.5.1d|1
Offside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength |2.4.A.3|1
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|1
Offside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Windscreen washer not working 1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6|1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6|1
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|1
Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play |2.5.A.3b|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor strengthener corroded. |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement1
Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration |7.3.A.2c|1
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill |5.2.6|1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill |5.2.6|1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill |5.2.6|1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill |5.2.6|1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill |2.4.A.3|1
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported bkt broken |7.1.1|1
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure Caliper lock tab not locked over |3.5.1l|1
Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|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
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |6.1.2 |a||1
Emissions not tested Condition of exhaust. |8.2.1.2 |d||1
Drivers seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))1
Passengers seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|1
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated |7.2.4c|1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Windscreen wiper blade insecure1
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned |1.7.3|1
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.7.5c|1
Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working not flashing |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position |8.4.1|1
Front Fuel hose insecure fuel filter pipes |7.2.1|1
Central Exhaust system insecure |6.1.2 |a||1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Offside Front coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| insecure |1.1.A.3a|1
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only |3.1.2|1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Nearside Front Inner 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
Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear Position lamp not working Both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Front Inner 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
Front Position lamp not working Both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured Crossbeam mounting |2.2.C.1h|1
Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|1
Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint inappropriately repaired nuts and bolts fitted |3.5.1n|1
Offside Rear Brake clevis joint inappropriately repaired nuts and bolts fitted |3.5.1n|1
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Lens full of condensation |1.8.A.1b|1
Battery insecure |1.9.1|1
Position lamp switch faulty |1.1.A.1|1
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle |2.2.D.2a|1
Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a|1
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|1
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring damaged and permanently distorted |2.4.B.1a|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e|1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint |2.4.G.4b|1
Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage |3.1.4a|1
Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b|1
Rear Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|1
Nearside Front brake caliper locking device missing |3.5.1l|1
Offside Front brake caliper locking device missing |3.5.1l|1
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front brake caliper locking device insecure |3.5.1l|1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Steering column shaft locking device insecure |2.1.6|1
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||1
Offside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush |2.5.B.2b|1
Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating |3.7.B.3|1
Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing |2.5.A.1c|1
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot |2.7.4|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush |2.5.A.1c|1
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6|1
Offside Front Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose |2.4.B.6a|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose |2.4.B.6a|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage Upper bush |2.7.4|1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement arm |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement arm |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured |2.4.G.1|1
Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush |2.5.A.1c|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front brake caliper leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a|1
Brake hose has insufficient room to move1
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))1
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|1
Nearside Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a|1
Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed |3.6.C.1b|1
Rear Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|1
Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both |6.1.D.1a|1

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