MOT History from tests of petrol MG C GTs year 1968

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Pass percent:77.16%

(The average a petrol MG C GT year 1968 passes without issue)

Based on:1,480 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	45
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	44
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	41
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	32
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	32
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	30
Registration plate lamp issues	23
Rear brake binding	23
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	16
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	13
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	12
Rear brake application uneven	11
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	11
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	10
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	10
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	9
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	9
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	8
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	7
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	7
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	6
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	6
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	6
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	4
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	4
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	4
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	4
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	4
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	3
Nearside Front Wheel insecure \|4.2.A.1c\|	3
Nearside Rear Wheel insecure \|4.2.A.1c\|	3
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	3
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	3
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	3
Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	3
Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	3
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	3
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Brake pipe excessively corroded	3
Main beam `tell-tale` not working \|1.7.4c\|	3
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	3
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	3
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 Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	2
Steering system excessively tight \|2.2.D.1\|	2
Steering system excessively rough \|2.2.D.1\|	2
Offside rear brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	2
Offside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	2
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	2
Registration plate issues	2
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil \|3.5.1h\|	2
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Parking brake efficiency below requirements \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	2
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	2
Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	2
Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.4\|	2
Nearside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	2
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	2
Brake has no servo assistance \|3.3.B.2\|	2
Rear Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	2
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	2
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	2
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	2
Nearside Rear Wheel fitment excessively worn between the wheel and hub spigot mounting \|4.2.B.5\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Brake pedal has no servo assistance \|3.3.B.2\|	2
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	2
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	2
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. \|6.7.3\|	2
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	2
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Indicator switch faulty \|1.4.A.1\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order \|not working\| \|1.2.4a\|	2
Nearside Front Wheel nut\|s\| loose \|4.2.A.1e\|	2
Offside Front Wheel nut\|s\| loose \|4.2.A.1e\|	2
Offside Rear Wheel nut\|s\| loose \|4.2.A.1e\|	2
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated \|7.2.4c\|	2
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position \|8.4.1\|	2
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	2
Windscreen has damage	2
Service brake efficiency below requirements \|1.2.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	2
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))	2
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))	2
Windscreen washer not working	2
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	2

We get to these numbers by trawling through over 1 billion MOT test results since 2004 and crunched the numbers. We remove anything to do with Tyres, as they are model independent and group together common non-model specific issues. We are trying to get to a picture of what models have what issues.

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Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	45
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	44
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	41
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	32
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	32
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	30
Registration plate lamp issues	23
Rear brake binding	23
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	16
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	13
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	12
Rear brake application uneven	11
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	11
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	10
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	10
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	9
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	9
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	8
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	7
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	7
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	6
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	6
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	6
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	4
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	4
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	4
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	4
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	4
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	3
Nearside Front Wheel insecure \|4.2.A.1c\|	3
Nearside Rear Wheel insecure \|4.2.A.1c\|	3
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	3
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	3
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	3
Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	3
Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	3
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	3
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Brake pipe excessively corroded	3
Main beam `tell-tale` not working \|1.7.4c\|	3
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	3
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	3
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 Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	2
Steering system excessively tight \|2.2.D.1\|	2
Steering system excessively rough \|2.2.D.1\|	2
Offside rear brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	2
Offside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	2
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	2
Registration plate issues	2
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil \|3.5.1h\|	2
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Parking brake efficiency below requirements \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	2
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	2
Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	2
Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.4\|	2
Nearside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	2
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	2
Brake has no servo assistance \|3.3.B.2\|	2
Rear Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	2
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	2
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	2
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	2
Nearside Rear Wheel fitment excessively worn between the wheel and hub spigot mounting \|4.2.B.5\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Brake pedal has no servo assistance \|3.3.B.2\|	2
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	2
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	2
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. \|6.7.3\|	2
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	2
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Indicator switch faulty \|1.4.A.1\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order \|not working\| \|1.2.4a\|	2
Nearside Front Wheel nut\|s\| loose \|4.2.A.1e\|	2
Offside Front Wheel nut\|s\| loose \|4.2.A.1e\|	2
Offside Rear Wheel nut\|s\| loose \|4.2.A.1e\|	2
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated \|7.2.4c\|	2
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position \|8.4.1\|	2
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	2
Windscreen has damage	2
Service brake efficiency below requirements \|1.2.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	2
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))	2
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))	2
Windscreen washer not working	2
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	2

MOT History from tests of petrol MG C GTs year 1968

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