MOT History from tests of petrol MG MGs year 1970

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Pass percent:69.11%

(The average a petrol MG MG year 1970 passes without issue)

Based on:994 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	49
Headlamp aim out of alignment	49
Registration plate lamp issues	32
Rear brake binding	28
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	28
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	27
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	25
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	21
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	20
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	17
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	10
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	10
Registration plate issues	10
Rear brake application uneven	9
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	8
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	8
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	8
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	8
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	8
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	7
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	7
Brake pipe excessively corroded	7
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	7
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	7
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	5
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	5
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Windscreen has damage	5
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	5
Offside Rear Wheel insecure \|4.2.A.1c\|	4
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	4
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	4
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	4
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	4
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	4
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	4
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	4
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	4
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	4
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	4
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	3
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Rear Fuel pipe union leaking \|7.2.3\|	3
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	3
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	3
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	3
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	3
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Front brake application uneven	3
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	3
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	3
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	3
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	3
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	3
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	3
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage \|2.7.4\|	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 Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	2
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	2
Fuel pipe union leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush \|2.5.A.1c\|	2
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin \|2.5.A.3b\|	2
Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))	2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	2
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	2
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	2
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing \|7.2.4c\|	2
Offside Front Wheel insecure \|4.2.A.1c\|	2
Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	2
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	2
Steering system excessively tight \|2.2.D.1\|	2
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	2
Steering column top bearing excessively worn \|2.1.2c\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	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 Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	2
Offside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	2
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Offside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	2
Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	2
Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	2
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	2
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	2
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin \|2.5.A.3b\|	2
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	2
Indicator switch faulty \|1.4.A.1\|	2
Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	2
Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	2
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Nearside Front Wheel insecure \|4.2.A.1c\|	2
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	2
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	2
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid \|3.5.1h\|	1
Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt missing \|2.4.B.7b\|	1
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Wheel insecure \|4.2.A.1c\|	1
Nearside Front Track rod end loose \|2.2.B.1d\|	1
Nearside Rear Road wheel spoke excessively loose \|4.2.A.1b\|	1
Offside Rear Road wheel spoke excessively loose \|4.2.A.1b\|	1
Horn not working \|7.7 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot \|2.7.4\|	1
Stop lamp not working both \|1.2.1b\|	1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and offside \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Offside Front All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Rear All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked \|3.6.B.2b\|	1
Offside Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside rear brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage \|2.7.4\|	1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush \|2.5.A.1c\|	1
Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))	1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding \|1.2.1 \|f\|\|	1
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))	1
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Check strap mounting \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm which is adjustable, locking device missing \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
Offside Front Upper Front suspension locking device ineffective \|2.5.A.4\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing \|2.4.G.3b\|	1
Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose \|3.5.1j\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension retaining device missing \|2.5.A.4\|	1
Parking brake lever releases when knocked \|3.1.6a\|	1
Main beam `tell-tale` not working \|1.7.4c\|	1
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))	1
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))	1
Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. \|6.2.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint \|2.5.A.1c\|	1
Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	1
Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint \|2.5.A.1c\|	1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.1.3 \|g\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid \|1.1.16 \|b\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose \|5.2.1 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier \|4.13 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Direction indicators not in good working order \|function impaired\| \|1.5.A1b\|	1
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order \|not working\| \|1.2.4a\|	1
Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| missing \|1.1.A.3a\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators missing \|1.4.A.2b\|	1
Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams \|1.7.4b\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	1
Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing \|8.2.2\|	1
Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar locating pin locking device missing \|2.4.G.3b\|	1
Position lamp switch faulty \|1.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Nearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Front Steering rack gaiter split both \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	1
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Front Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right \|1.6.B4\|	1
Offside Rear An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Offside Inner Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder locking device insecure \|3.5.1l\|	1
Offside Rear wheel cylinder locking device insecure \|3.5.1l\|	1
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	1
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	1
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Offside front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Front passenger door does not latch securely closed \|6.2.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	1
Rear Passenger`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Wheel fitment excessively worn between the wheel and hub spigot mounting \|4.2.B.5\|	1
Nearside Front Front suspension retaining device missing \|2.5.A.4\|	1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	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 Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Lower Torsion bar attachment bracket loose \|2.4.E.4a\|	1
Centre Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Steering wheel weakened by fractures \|2.1.1\|	1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	1
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	1
Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing \|8.2.2\|	1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing \|8.2.2\|	1
Rear Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured \|2.4.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Offside Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.C.3c\|	1
Offside Front Position lamp switch insecure \|1.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Seat belt stitching incomplete \|5.2.2b\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play \|2.5.A.3b\|	1
Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play \|2.5.A.3b\|	1
Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage \|3.1.4a\|	1
Parking brake lever is fouling adjacent parts of the vehicle \|3.1.6b\|	1
Steering column universal joint has excessive play \|2.1.5\|	1
Nearside Front Steering system fouling \|2.2.D.2a\|	1
Offside Front Steering system fouling \|2.2.D.2a\|	1
Steering wheel retaining device missing \|2.1.6\|	1
Steering wheel retaining device insecure \|2.1.6\|	1
Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Rear front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen \|3.5 \|a\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sills \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Stop lamp\|s\| all not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|iii\|\|	1
Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)	1
Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)	1
Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)	1
Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)	1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)	1
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)	1
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside 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
Rear Leaf spring repaired by welding \|2.4.B.1a\|	1
Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth \|3.1.5\|	1
Nearside Rear Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	1
Nearside Steering locking device insecure \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Offside Steering locking device insecure \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	1
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Rear Exhaust system insecure \|6.1.2 \|a\|\|	1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced \|7.1.1 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced \|7.1.1 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Nearside Rear An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	1
Nearside brake caliper securing device excessively deteriorated \|3.5.1j\|	1
Offside brake caliper securing device excessively deteriorated \|3.5.1j\|	1
Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view \|8.3.1c\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	1
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Front Steering wheel locking device insecure \|2.1.6\|	1
Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding \|1.2.1 \|f\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side \|1.4.1 \|a\|\|	1
Windscreen washer not working	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Suspension arm mounting has an unsafe modification all lock nuts not on enough and split pin missing \|5.3.3 \|c\| \|i\|\|	1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked \|2.4.B.1a\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
rear parking \|secondary\| brakes imbalanced	1
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	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
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Nearside Rear Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	1
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only \|3.1.2\|	1
Offside Rear Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel \|3.3.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	1
Offside Front Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	1
Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	1
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	1
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\|	1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))	1
Front Brake pipe excessively damaged \|3.6.B.2c\|	1
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	1
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated \|3.1.3c\|	1
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Shock absorber \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating \|3.7.B.3\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat \|5.2.1a\|	1
Front Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete \|3.3.A.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Passenger`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings center body mount \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush upper pin/bush \|2.5.A.1c\|	1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer \|7.1.2\|	1
Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	1
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	1
Offside Front Wheel nut\|s\| loose \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	1
Offside Rear Wheel nut\|s\| loose \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.6.2b\|	1
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	1
Rear Brake hose leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wing \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Inner Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Nearside Rear front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Offside Rear front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	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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MOT History from tests of petrol MG MGs year 1970

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