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MOT History from tests of petrol MG GTs year 1971

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mot history
Pass percent:67.61%
(The average a petrol MG GT year 1971 passes without issue)
Based on:670 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment35
Horn not working |1.6.2a|31
Registration plate lamp issues27
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively24
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|20
Rear brake binding18
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|13
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort12
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|12
Brakes imbalanced across an axle11
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|10
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|8
Rear brake application uneven8
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|8
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|8
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|7
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|7
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|7
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|6
Brake hose excessively deteriorated6
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|5
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|5
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|5
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|4
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|4
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|4
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|4
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|4
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|4
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|4
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|3
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|3
Rear Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|3
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete |3.3.A.1b|3
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|3
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|3
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|3
Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. |6.2.A.3|3
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|3
Offside Rear Wheel insecure |4.2.A.1c|3
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|3
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Brake pipe excessively corroded3
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))3
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement2
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|2
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|2
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|2
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|2
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Front brake application uneven2
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|2
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|2
Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
An item not tested |Manual|2
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|2
Nearside Rear Wheel insecure |4.2.A.1c|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
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|2
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|2
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|2
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|2
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Brake hose has insufficient room to move2
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|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 fouling |2.2.D.2a|2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1|2
Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|2
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))2
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))2
Main beam `tell-tale` not working |1.7.4c|1
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension locking device missing Trunion nut split pin missing |2.5.A.4|1
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing Trunion nut split pin missing |2.5.A.4|1
Windscreen wiper blade insecure1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|1
rear parking |secondary| brakes imbalanced1
Steering column universal joint insecure |2.1.5|1
Nearside Front Braking system leaking caliper |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Rear Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill / inner arch |6.1.B.2|1
Front Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen |4.1.2 |a||1
Fuel system component leaking pump |7.2.3|1
Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|1
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e|1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control |2.1.1|1
Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2c|1
Offside Front 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 Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner wheel arch |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Fuel system component leaking Fuel pump |7.2.3|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring slipper insecure |2.4.B.5|1
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|1
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot|s| retaining device insecure |3.1.4b|1
Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|1
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.6.2b|1
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel |2.1.2b|1
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper wishbone bearing |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket fractured |2.4.B.6b|1
Driver`s seat insecure broken |6.2.5 |a| |ii||1
Offside Rear Road wheel fixing loose |5.2.1 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area.underneath the car. |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trunion worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Registration plate issues1
Offside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Position lamp switch faulty |1.1.A.1|1
Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement |3.5.1j|1
Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement |3.5.1j|1
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|1
Offside Front Wheel nut|s| loose |4.2.A.1e|1
Offside Rear Wheel nut|s| loose |4.2.A.1e|1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|1
Offside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition |7.1.4|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush |2.5.A.1c|1
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded engine bay bulkhead corroded and holed |3.6.C.3|1
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded drivers footwell bulkhead corroded and holed |3.6.C.3|1
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Offside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Steering column shaft locking device insecure |2.1.6|1
Nearside Steering system excessively rough |2.2.D.1|1
Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking leak from union on pipe has been repaired |7.2.3|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Offside Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated |5.2.3|1
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Nearside Inner Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Inner Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam both |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Headlamp not working on main beam both |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
All position lamps not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier |4.13 |a| |ii||1
Service brake efficiency below requirements |1.2.2 |a| |i||1
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value |1.4.2 |a| |ii||1
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush |2.5.A.1c|1
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
All position lamps not in good working order |function impaired| |1.1.A.2a|1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Offside Front Wheel fitment excessively worn between the wheel and hub spigot mounting |4.2.B.5|1
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|1
Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|1
Lower Steering column shaft has excessive end float |2.1.3|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|1
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid |3.5.1h|1
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment |3.5.1f|1
Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Rear Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.7.5c|1
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Windscreen has damage1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|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
Steering rack damaged and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|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
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam |1.7.4a|1
Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam |1.7.4a|1
Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam |1.7.4a|1
Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam |1.7.4a|1
Offside engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail |6.1.D.1b|1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a|1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush |2.5.A.1c|1
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| insecure |1.1.A.3a|1
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing |3.5.1l|1
Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing |3.5.1l|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|1
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b|1
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Inner Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Offside Steering column universal joint has excessive play |2.1.5|1
Stop lamp|s| all not working |4.3.1 |a| |iii||1
Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly |1.1.6 |a||1
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1|1
Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside 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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Battery insecure corrosion |1.9.1|1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Steering system excessively tight |2.2.D.1|1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Steering rack deformed and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Front Windscreen wiper blade missing |8.2.2|1
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Steering wheel retaining device missing |2.1.6|1
Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a|1
Horn control missing |1.6.1|1
Headlamp switch insecure |1.7.1|1
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|1
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right |1.6.B4|1
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Brake pipe stretched |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|1
Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Nearside Front Front suspension retaining device ineffective |2.5.A.4|1
Offside Front suspension retaining device ineffective |2.5.A.4|1
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|1
Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Electrical wiring damaged and bare connector exposed |1.9.2c|1
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Rear Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Rear Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))1
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)1
Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)1
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1

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