MOT History from tests of petrol MG BGTs year 1979

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Pass percent:61.66%

(The average a petrol MG BGT year 1979 passes without issue)

Based on:1,145 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	98
Headlamp aim out of alignment	88
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	54
Registration plate lamp issues	53
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	37
Rear brake binding	32
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	32
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	27
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	26
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	24
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	23
Brake pipe excessively corroded	23
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	21
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	18
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	15
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	14
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	13
Rear brake application uneven	12
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	12
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	12
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	12
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	12
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	11
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	11
Registration plate issues	10
Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	10
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	10
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	10
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	9
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	9
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	9
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	9
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	9
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	9
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	8
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	8
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	7
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	7
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	7
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	7
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	7
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	7
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	7
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	6
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	6
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	6
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	6
Front brake application uneven	6
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	5
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	5
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	5
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	5
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	5
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding \|1.2.1 \|f\|\|	4
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	4
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	4
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	4
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	4
Offside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	4
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	4
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	4
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	4
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	4
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	3
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	3
Position lamp switch faulty \|1.1.A.1\|	3
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	3
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	3
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	3
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	3
Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.B.6d\|	3
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	3
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	3
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	3
Rear Brake hose leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	3
Nearside 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 Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	3
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	3
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	3
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	3
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel \|1.2.1 \|a\| \|i\|\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Steering system excessively tight \|2.2.D.1\|	2
Offside brake disc has restricted free movement \|3.5.1j\|	2
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed \|3.6.C.1b\|	2
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	2
Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|4.4.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order \|not working\| \|1.2.4a\|	2
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	2
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	2
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Parking brake efficiency below requirements \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	2
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	2
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid \|3.5.1h\|	2
Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam \|1.7.4a\|	2
Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.B.6d\|	2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Windscreen washer not working	2
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. \|6.7.3\|	2
Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating \|3.7.B.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 has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	2
Offside Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	2
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	2
Steering system excessively rough \|2.2.D.1\|	2
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	2
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	2
Brake hose damaged	2
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	2
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	2
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))	2
Centre Rear Brake hose leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	2
Nearside 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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))	2
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))	2
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2

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Most common failures	No# failures
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	98
Headlamp aim out of alignment	88
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	54
Registration plate lamp issues	53
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	37
Rear brake binding	32
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	32
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	27
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	26
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	24
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	23
Brake pipe excessively corroded	23
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	21
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	18
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	15
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	14
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	13
Rear brake application uneven	12
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	12
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	12
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	12
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	12
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	11
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	11
Registration plate issues	10
Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	10
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	10
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	10
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	9
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	9
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	9
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	9
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	9
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	9
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	8
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	8
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	7
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	7
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	7
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	7
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	7
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	7
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	7
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	6
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	6
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	6
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	6
Front brake application uneven	6
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	5
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	5
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	5
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	5
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	5
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding \|1.2.1 \|f\|\|	4
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	4
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	4
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	4
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	4
Offside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	4
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	4
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	4
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	4
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	4
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	3
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	3
Position lamp switch faulty \|1.1.A.1\|	3
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	3
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	3
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	3
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	3
Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.B.6d\|	3
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	3
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	3
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	3
Rear Brake hose leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	3
Nearside 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 Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	3
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	3
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	3
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	3
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel \|1.2.1 \|a\| \|i\|\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Steering system excessively tight \|2.2.D.1\|	2
Offside brake disc has restricted free movement \|3.5.1j\|	2
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed \|3.6.C.1b\|	2
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	2
Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|4.4.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order \|not working\| \|1.2.4a\|	2
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	2
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	2
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Parking brake efficiency below requirements \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	2
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	2
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid \|3.5.1h\|	2
Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam \|1.7.4a\|	2
Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.B.6d\|	2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Windscreen washer not working	2
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. \|6.7.3\|	2
Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating \|3.7.B.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 has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	2
Offside Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	2
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	2
Steering system excessively rough \|2.2.D.1\|	2
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	2
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	2
Brake hose damaged	2
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	2
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	2
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))	2
Centre Rear Brake hose leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	2
Nearside 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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))	2
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))	2
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2

MOT History from tests of petrol MG BGTs year 1979

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