MOT History from tests of petrol MG MGs year 1969

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Pass percent:70.40%

(The average a petrol MG MG year 1969 passes without issue)

Based on:1,017 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	58
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	46
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	35
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	27
Registration plate lamp issues	24
Rear brake binding	24
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	18
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	15
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	14
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	14
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	13
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	12
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	11
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	10
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	10
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	10
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	10
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	9
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	9
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	8
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Rear brake application uneven	7
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	7
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	7
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	6
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	6
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	6
Nearside Front 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 Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	6
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	6
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	6
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	5
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	5
Offside Front Wheel insecure \|4.2.A.1c\|	5
Nearside Rear Wheel insecure \|4.2.A.1c\|	5
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	5
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	5
Steering system excessively tight \|2.2.D.1\|	5
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	5
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	4
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	4
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Brake pipe excessively corroded	4
Indicator switch faulty \|1.4.A.1\|	4
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	4
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	4
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	4
Registration plate issues	4
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Offside 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
Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	4
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	4
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	3
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	3
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	3
Steering rack insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	3
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Nearside Front Wheel insecure \|4.2.A.1c\|	3
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	3
Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	3
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	3
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	3
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	3
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	3
Offside Rear Wheel insecure \|4.2.A.1c\|	3
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	3
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	3
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	3
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	3
Steering column top bearing excessively worn \|2.1.2c\|	3
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	2
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	2
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	2
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	2
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Steering wheel retaining device insecure \|2.1.6\|	2
Front brake application uneven	2
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	2
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	2
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	2
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	2
Nearside Front Road wheel spoke missing \|4.2.A.1b\|	2
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	2
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing \|8.2.2\|	2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam \|1.7.4a\|	2
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	2
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	2
Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	2
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Rear Fuel pipe union leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	2
rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure \|2.4.B.7b\|	2
Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure \|2.4.B.7b\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Rear Wheel insecure \|4.2.A.1c\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	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
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	2
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	2
Parking brake lever is fouling adjacent parts of the vehicle \|3.1.6b\|	2
Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	2
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	2
Windscreen has damage	2
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	2
Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	2
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	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
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Rear Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	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 Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Nearside Front Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	1
Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	1
Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	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
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	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
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened \|2.4.B.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened \|2.4.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Steering column universal joint has excessive play \|2.1.5\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.7.5c\|	1
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	1
Lower Steering column retaining device insecure \|2.1.6\|	1
Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	1
Brake pedal has excessive side movement indicating a badly worn bearing or pivot \|3.3.A.1d\|	1
Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder locking device missing \|3.6.A.2d\|	1
Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Steering system excessively rough \|2.2.D.1\|	1
Offside Front Brake hose stretched \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	1
Brake hose damaged	1
Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))	1
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure \|4.1.1 \|c\|\|	1
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Fuel pipe union leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	1
Offside Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	1
Offside Front Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam \|1.7.4a\|	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 Headlamp extinguishes when tapped lightly by hand \|1.2.4c\|	1
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure \|2.1.2d\|	1
Nearside Steering column shaft has excessive end float \|2.1.3\|	1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Rear Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Road wheel spoke cracked \|4.2.A.1b\|	1
Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Offside Front brake caliper locking device insecure \|3.5.1l\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	1
Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
Nearside Front front brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	1
Offside Front front brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	1
Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush \|2.5.A.1c\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Steering rack insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	1
Road wheel badly distorted spokes loose (5.2.2 (c) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	1
Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	1
Oil leaking excessively from transmission final drive (8.4.1 (a) (i))	1
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section (6.1.2 (a))	1
Centre Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	1
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load \|5.2.4a\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Front front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	1
Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute nearside and offside \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute nearside and offside \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Rear Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	1
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.B.6d\|	1
Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.3.A.2\|	1
Horn not working (7.7 (a))	1
Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety water pump (8.4.1 (a) (ii))	1
Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	1
Centre Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	1
Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps \|1.7.4b\|	1
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	1
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Passenger`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure \|3.5.1l\|	1
Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure \|3.5.1l\|	1
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device insecure \|3.5.1l\|	1
Centre Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Centre Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	1
Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Horn control missing \|1.6.1\|	1
Fuel system component leaking Rear most float chamber \|7.2.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Rear Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	1
Offside Front Tie bar/rod locating pin retaining device missing \|2.4.G.3b\|	1
Front Lower Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure \|2.4.G.3a\|	1
Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts \|3.6.B.2a\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position \|8.4.1\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Offside Front Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	1
Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped across subframe to n/s flexible hose \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill / front of rear wheel arch at bottom \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill / front of rear wheel arch at bottom \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Centre Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	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
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	1
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	1
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.6.2b\|	1
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Upper Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Upper Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Front Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	1
Nearside Front Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.4\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	1
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	1
Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid \|3.6.G.1f\|	1
Offside Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Rear Road wheel spoke excessively loose \|4.2.A.1b\|	1
Offside Inner Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Fuel system component leaking fuel pump leaking from body (6.1.3 (b) (i))	1
Offside Front Brake hose twisted \|3.6.B.4c\|	1
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn \|3.1.5\|	1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
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\|	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Offside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure \|3.1.4b\|	1
Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.4\|	1
Offside Rear Road wheel spoke excessively loose \|4.2.A.1b\|	1
Offside Rear Road wheel spoke bent \|4.2.A.1b\|	1
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position \|6.4.1\|	1
front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Offside front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	1
Headlamp not in good working order \|not working\| \|1.2.4a\|	1
Steering system fouling \|2.2.D.2a\|	1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn \|7.2.4c\|	1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Passenger`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	1
Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. \|6.2.A.3\|	1
Centre Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked \|2.4.B.1a\|	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
Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing \|5.2.1b\|	1
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil \|3.5.1h\|	1
Steering wheel weakened by cracks \|2.1.1\|	1
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Brake has no servo assistance \|3.3.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Drivers seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	1
Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage \|3.1.4a\|	1
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush \|2.5.A.1c\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush \|2.5.A.1c\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	1
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake judder \|3.7.D.1\|	1
Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake judder \|3.7.D.1\|	1
Nearside Front Drag link end loose \|2.2.B.1d\|	1
Centre 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
Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	1
Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	1
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil \|3.5.1h\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose \|2.4.B.6a\|	1
Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	1
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	1
Nearside Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin locking device insecurely fitted \|2.4.B.3b\|	1
Nearside Rear Upper Leaf spring shackle pin retaining device insecurely fitted \|2.4.B.3b\|	1
Offside Rear Upper Leaf spring shackle pin retaining device insecurely fitted \|2.4.B.3b\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts \|3.6.B.2a\|	1
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Outer Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel \|3.3.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength leaf spring anchor (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected leaf spring shackle (5.3.6 (a) (ii))	1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	1
Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii))	1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	1
Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside rear brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	1
Nearside Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted \|3.6.G.1a\|	1
Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Rear Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	1
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
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\|	1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper wishbone bearing \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Wheel fitment excessively worn between the wheel and hub spigot mounting \|4.2.B.5\|	1
Nearside Rear Wheel fitment excessively worn between the wheel and hub spigot mounting \|4.2.B.5\|	1
Offside Rear Wheel fitment excessively worn between the wheel and hub spigot mounting \|4.2.B.5\|	1
Nearside Front Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	1
Nearside Front Steering rack insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	1
Offside Front Steering rack insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Front Lower Suspension arm which is adjustable, locking device missing \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing \|2.4.G.3b\|	1
Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing \|2.4.G.3b\|	1
Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
Headlamp switch insecure \|1.7.1\|	1
Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Offside Brake lever locking device missing \|3.5.1l\|	1
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	1
Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts \|3.6.B.2a\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin locking device insecurely fitted \|2.4.B.3b\|	1
Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Nearside Rear Wheel nut\|s\| loose \|4.2.A.1e\|	1

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MOT History from tests of petrol MG MGs year 1969

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