MOT History from tests of petrol MG BGTs year 1980

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Pass percent:60.13%

(The average a petrol MG BGT year 1980 passes without issue)

Based on:928 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	83
Headlamp aim out of alignment	81
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	41
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	40
Registration plate lamp issues	33
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	29
Rear brake binding	27
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	23
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	21
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	20
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	19
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	17
Brake pipe excessively corroded	17
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	13
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	12
Rear brake application uneven	12
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	12
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	11
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	10
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	10
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	10
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	9
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	9
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	8
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	8
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	8
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	8
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	7
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	7
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	7
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	7
Windscreen washer not working	7
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	6
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	6
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	6
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	6
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	6
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	5
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	5
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	5
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	5
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	5
Registration plate issues	5
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	5
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	5
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	4
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	4
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Offside Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	4
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	4
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	4
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	4
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	3
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	3
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	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 Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	3
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	3
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	3
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	3
Front Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	3
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	3
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	3
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	3
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	3
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	3
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	3
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	3
Main beam `tell-tale` not working \|1.7.4c\|	3
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	3
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	3
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	3
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	3
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	2
Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
rear brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	2
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	2
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	2
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	2
Indicator switch inoperative \|4.4.2 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.B.6d\|	2
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	2
Stop lamp\|s\| all not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|iii\|\|	2
Parking brake efficiency below requirements \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	2
Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left \|1.6.B4\|	2
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	2
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	2
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	2
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))	2
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	2
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	2
Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	2
Rear fog lamp switch missing \|1.3.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	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
Offside 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
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	2
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	2
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	2
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	2
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	2
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	2
Rear Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	2
All position lamps not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	2
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit \|4.13 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	2
Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	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
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	2
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	2
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	2
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure \|2.4.B.7b\|	2
Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure \|2.4.B.7b\|	2
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	2

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Most common failures	No# failures
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	83
Headlamp aim out of alignment	81
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	41
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	40
Registration plate lamp issues	33
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	29
Rear brake binding	27
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	23
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	21
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	20
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	19
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	17
Brake pipe excessively corroded	17
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	13
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	12
Rear brake application uneven	12
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	12
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	11
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	10
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	10
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	10
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	9
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	9
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	8
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	8
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	8
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	8
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	7
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	7
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	7
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	7
Windscreen washer not working	7
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	6
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	6
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	6
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	6
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	6
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	5
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	5
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	5
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	5
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	5
Registration plate issues	5
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	5
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	5
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	4
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	4
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Offside Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	4
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	4
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	4
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	4
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	3
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	3
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	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 Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	3
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	3
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	3
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	3
Front Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	3
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	3
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	3
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	3
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	3
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	3
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	3
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	3
Main beam `tell-tale` not working \|1.7.4c\|	3
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	3
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	3
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	3
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	3
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	2
Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
rear brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	2
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	2
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	2
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	2
Indicator switch inoperative \|4.4.2 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.B.6d\|	2
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	2
Stop lamp\|s\| all not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|iii\|\|	2
Parking brake efficiency below requirements \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	2
Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left \|1.6.B4\|	2
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	2
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	2
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	2
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))	2
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	2
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	2
Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	2
Rear fog lamp switch missing \|1.3.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	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
Offside 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
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	2
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	2
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	2
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	2
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	2
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	2
Rear Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	2
All position lamps not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	2
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit \|4.13 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	2
Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	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
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	2
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	2
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	2
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure \|2.4.B.7b\|	2
Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure \|2.4.B.7b\|	2
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	2

MOT History from tests of petrol MG BGTs year 1980

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