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MOT History from tests of petrol MG MGs year 1968

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mot history
Pass percent:70.64%
(The average a petrol MG MG year 1968 passes without issue)
Based on:746 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|42
Headlamp aim out of alignment38
Horn not working |1.6.2a|20
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively18
Rear brake binding17
Registration plate lamp issues17
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort14
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|14
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|11
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|11
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|9
Brakes imbalanced across an axle9
Brake hose excessively deteriorated7
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|6
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|6
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|6
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|6
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b|6
Front brake application uneven6
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|6
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|5
Offside Rear Wheel insecure |4.2.A.1c|5
Rear brake application uneven5
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|5
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|5
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|5
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|5
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|5
Registration plate issues5
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|4
Brake hose damaged4
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|4
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|4
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|4
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|4
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Offside Front Wheel insecure |4.2.A.1c|4
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|4
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|4
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|4
Steering wheel retaining device insecure |2.1.6|4
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|3
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|3
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|3
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|3
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement3
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|3
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|3
Indicator switch faulty |1.4.A.1|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 Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|3
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|3
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|3
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|3
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|3
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|3
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a|2
Fuel pipe union leaking |7.2.3|2
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|2
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|2
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|2
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|2
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Brake has no servo assistance |3.3.B.2|2
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|2
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|2
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|2
Main beam `tell-tale` not working |1.7.4c|2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|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
Offside 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 Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Brake pipe excessively corroded2
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|2
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|2
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|2
Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|2
Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|2
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|2
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|2
Offside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|2
Rear Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|2
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Nearside Rear front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Offside Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|2
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Nearside Steering system excessively tight |2.2.D.1|1
Offside Steering system excessively tight |2.2.D.1|1
Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Nearside Front 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Front Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a|1
Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.C.3c|1
Offside Rear Wheel nut|s| loose |4.2.A.1e|1
Offside rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b|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 Front front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b|1
Offside Front front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b|1
Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing |8.2.2|1
Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure |3.1.4b|1
Brake pedal has excessive side movement indicating a badly worn bearing or pivot |3.3.A.1d|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
Offside Front Road wheel spoke excessively loose |4.2.A.1b|1
Horn emits two or more alternating tones |1.6.2d|1
Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking |2.4.D.2|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Offside Rear Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired |2.4.B.1c|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired |2.4.B.1c|1
Nearside Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Steering wheel weakened by modification |2.1.1|1
Offside Inner Rear Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|1
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement1
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a|1
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.6.2b|1
Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|1
Steering wheel weakened by fractures |2.1.1|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|1
Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked |2.4.G.3b|1
Nearside Rear Wheel insecure |4.2.A.1c|1
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm cracked |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm cracked |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|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 Rear Stop lamp insecure |1.2.1a|1
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|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 Front Fluid suspension unit leaking |2.4.D.2|1
Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose |2.2.B.1c|1
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a|1
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking Flexi |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Horn not a continuous or uniform sound |1.6.2e|1
Nearside Front Road wheel spoke missing |4.2.A.1b|1
Offside Front Road wheel spoke missing |4.2.A.1b|1
Nearside Rear Road wheel spoke missing |4.2.A.1b|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail |2.4.D.1b|1
Offside Front Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail |2.4.D.1b|1
Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6|1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Lower Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.2.C.1h|1
Offside Front Lower Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.2.C.1h|1
Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Lower Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|1
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |3.6.C.3|1
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` |8.3.1b|1
Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|1
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|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
Offside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe damaged and seriously weakened |2.4.D.3|1
Steering column shaft has excessive end float |2.1.3|1
Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play |2.5.A.3b|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid |3.6.G.1f|1
Brake cable has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Offside Front All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Nearside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Offside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Offside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.4|1
Horn control missing |1.6.1|1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing |7.2.4c|1
Offside Front coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened |2.4.C.1b|1
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged |3.6.B.4d|1
Rear Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Centre Rear Brake pipe kinked |3.6.B.2b|1
Offside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Offside Front Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Offside Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened |2.4.B.1a|1
Lower Steering column retaining device insecure |2.1.6|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear An item not tested |Manual|1
Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|1
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil |3.5.1h|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin locking device missing |2.4.B.3b|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring slipper insecure |2.4.B.5|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Front Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams |1.7.4b|1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))1
Windscreen damaged and affecting the drivers view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))1
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Fuel hose insecure engine bay (6.1.3 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill - floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill - floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Front Headlamp not working on main beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both sides (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.2.C.1h|1
Centre Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.6.2b|1
Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Centre Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|1
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Brake hose has insufficient room to move1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin incorrectly positioned |2.4.G.3a|1
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure |2.4.B.7b|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure |2.4.B.7b|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
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|1
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Offside Rear front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside Rear front parking brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.6a|1
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|1
Offside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Nearside Rear reflector insecure |1.5.1a|1
Offside Rear reflector insecure |1.5.1a|1
Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended |2.4.F.3|1
Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended |2.4.F.3|1
Offside Front Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released1
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Offside Front Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|1
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged and seriously weakened |2.4.F.1c|1
rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|1
Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|1
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|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 Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Lower |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Lower sill area. |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front Road wheel distorted |4.2.A.1a|1
Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|1
Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush |2.5.A.1c|1
Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush |2.5.A.1c|1
Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Front Wheel nut|s| loose |4.2.A.1e|1
Nearside Front Wheel nut|s| loose |4.2.A.1e|1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Windscreen washer not working 1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor section |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor section |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.1.3 |g| |ii||1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device ineffective |2.5.A.4|1
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth |3.1.5|1
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a|1
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration |7.3.A.2c|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Nearside Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|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 Front brake caliper locking device insecure |3.5.1l|1
Offside Front brake caliper locking device insecure |3.5.1l|1
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod which is adjustable, locking device insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating |3.7.B.3|1
Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating |3.7.B.3|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shocker mounting |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shocker mounting |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded spring mounting |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps |1.7.4b|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage |2.7.4|1
Nearside Rear Upper Leaf spring saddle is fractured |2.4.B.7a|1
Offside Rear Upper Leaf spring saddle is fractured |2.4.B.7a|1
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only |3.1.2|1
Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|1
Front Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Front Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3|1
Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing |2.5.A.4|1
Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing |2.5.A.4|1
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b|1
Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only |3.1.2|1

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.

Please note: We take the data from the DVSA. This data is raw and can contain typos and spelling mistakes that garages may have entered while recording a MOT result. Specifically miss-match on names of models and makes. We are constantly cleaning the data so bear with the odd issue.

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