MOT History from tests of petrol MG MGs year 1971

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Pass percent:65.63%

(The average a petrol MG MG year 1971 passes without issue)

Based on:3,506 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	183
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	171
Registration plate lamp issues	145
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	138
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	104
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	96
Rear brake binding	95
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	72
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	68
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	59
Rear brake application uneven	43
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	42
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	39
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	38
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	36
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	34
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	34
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	34
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	33
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	31
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	31
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	30
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	29
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	28
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	27
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	26
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	25
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	25
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	24
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	24
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	24
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	24
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	23
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	23
Brake pipe excessively corroded	23
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	22
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	22
Registration plate issues	21
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	21
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	20
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	19
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	18
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	18
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	17
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	17
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	17
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	17
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	16
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	15
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	15
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	14
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	14
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	14
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	14
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	14
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	13
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	13
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	13
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	13
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	13
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	13
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	12
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	12
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	12
Front brake application uneven	12
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	12
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	12
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	12
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	12
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	12
Offside Rear Wheel insecure \|4.2.A.1c\|	11
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	11
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	11
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	10
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	10
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	10
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	10
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	10
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	10
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	10
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	10
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	10
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	10
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	10
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	10
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	10
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	10
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	9
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	9
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	9
Offside Front Wheel insecure \|4.2.A.1c\|	9
Nearside Rear Wheel insecure \|4.2.A.1c\|	9
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	9
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	8
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	8
Nearside Front Wheel insecure \|4.2.A.1c\|	8
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	8
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	8
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	8
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	8
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	8
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	7
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	7
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	7
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	7
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	7
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	7
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	7
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel \|2.1.2b\|	7
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	7
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	7
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	7
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	7
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	6
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	6
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	6
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	6
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	6
Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	6
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	6
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	5
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	5
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\|	5
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Offside Front Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	5
Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	5
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	5
Position lamp switch faulty \|1.1.A.1\|	5
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	5
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	5
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Windscreen has damage	5
Steering system excessively tight \|2.2.D.1\|	5
Rear Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	5
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	5
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	5
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Offside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	5
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement \|3.3.A.5\|	5
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Brake hose damaged	5
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	5
Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	5
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	5
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	5
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	5
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.6.2b\|	5
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	5
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	5
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	4
Nearside Front All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	4
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Windscreen washer control missing \|8.2.1a\|	4
Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	4
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	4
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\|	4
Steering wheel retaining device insecure \|2.1.6\|	4
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	4
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	4
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Horn control missing \|1.6.1\|	4
Horn not working \|7.7 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	4
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	4
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	4
Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	4
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete \|3.3.A.1b\|	4
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Steering column shaft has excessive end float \|2.1.3\|	4
Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration \|7.3.A.2c\|	4
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	4
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	4
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	4
Offside Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	4
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	4
Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	4
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	4

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Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	183
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	171
Registration plate lamp issues	145
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	138
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	104
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	96
Rear brake binding	95
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	72
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	68
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	59
Rear brake application uneven	43
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	42
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	39
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	38
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	36
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	34
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	34
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	34
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	33
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	31
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	31
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	30
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	29
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	28
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	27
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	26
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	25
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	25
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	24
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	24
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	24
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	24
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	23
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	23
Brake pipe excessively corroded	23
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	22
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	22
Registration plate issues	21
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	21
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	20
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	19
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	18
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	18
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	17
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	17
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	17
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	17
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	16
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	15
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	15
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	14
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	14
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	14
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	14
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	14
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	13
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	13
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	13
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	13
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	13
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	13
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	12
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	12
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	12
Front brake application uneven	12
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	12
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	12
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	12
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	12
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	12
Offside Rear Wheel insecure \|4.2.A.1c\|	11
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	11
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	11
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	10
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	10
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	10
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	10
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	10
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	10
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	10
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	10
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	10
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	10
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	10
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	10
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	10
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	10
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	9
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	9
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	9
Offside Front Wheel insecure \|4.2.A.1c\|	9
Nearside Rear Wheel insecure \|4.2.A.1c\|	9
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	9
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	8
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	8
Nearside Front Wheel insecure \|4.2.A.1c\|	8
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	8
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	8
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	8
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	8
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	8
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	7
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	7
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	7
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	7
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	7
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	7
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	7
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel \|2.1.2b\|	7
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	7
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	7
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	7
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	7
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	6
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	6
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	6
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	6
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	6
Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	6
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	6
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	5
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	5
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\|	5
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Offside Front Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	5
Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	5
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	5
Position lamp switch faulty \|1.1.A.1\|	5
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	5
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	5
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Windscreen has damage	5
Steering system excessively tight \|2.2.D.1\|	5
Rear Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	5
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	5
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	5
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Offside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	5
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement \|3.3.A.5\|	5
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Brake hose damaged	5
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	5
Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	5
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	5
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	5
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	5
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.6.2b\|	5
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	5
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	5
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	4
Nearside Front All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	4
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Windscreen washer control missing \|8.2.1a\|	4
Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	4
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	4
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\|	4
Steering wheel retaining device insecure \|2.1.6\|	4
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	4
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	4
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Horn control missing \|1.6.1\|	4
Horn not working \|7.7 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	4
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	4
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	4
Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	4
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete \|3.3.A.1b\|	4
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Steering column shaft has excessive end float \|2.1.3\|	4
Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration \|7.3.A.2c\|	4
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	4
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	4
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	4
Offside Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	4
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	4
Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	4
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	4

MOT History from tests of petrol MG MGs year 1971

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