MOT History from tests of petrol MG MGs year 1972

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Pass percent:65.99%

(The average a petrol MG MG year 1972 passes without issue)

Based on:885 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	58
Registration plate lamp issues	50
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	50
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	30
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	25
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	24
Rear brake binding	21
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	20
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	15
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	15
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	13
Brake pipe excessively corroded	13
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	12
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	12
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	11
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	9
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	9
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	9
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	9
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	9
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	8
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	7
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	7
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Rear brake application uneven	6
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	6
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	5
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	5
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	5
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	5
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	5
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	4
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	4
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	4
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	4
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	4
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	4
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	4
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	4
Offside Front Wheel insecure \|4.2.A.1c\|	4
Offside Rear Wheel insecure \|4.2.A.1c\|	4
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	4
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	3
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	3
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	3
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	3
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	3
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only \|3.1.2\|	3
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	3
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	3
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	3
Registration plate issues	3
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	2
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	2
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	2
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Nearside Front Wheel insecure \|4.2.A.1c\|	2
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	2
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	2
Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	2
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	2
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	2
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	2
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	2
Nearside Passenger`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	2
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	2
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	2
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	2
Nearside Front Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	2
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	2
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn \|3.1.5\|	2
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	1
Direction indicators not working not flashing \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside rear brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order \|not working\| \|1.2.4a\|	1
Upper Steering column top mounting bracket insecure \|2.1.2d\|	1
Offside Front Steering locking device insecure \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	1
Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position \|6.4.1\|	1
Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing \|2.4.G.3b\|	1
Offside Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing \|2.4.G.3b\|	1
Nearside Front An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Offside Front An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.B.6d\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.B.6d\|	1
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	1
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.6.2b\|	1
Offside Brake hose twisted \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	1
Fuel system component leaking dash pot top pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured gearbox tunnel cut open \|3.1.9\|	1
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	1
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	1
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Brake hose leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	1
Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind \|3.7.D.2a\|	1
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	1
Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage \|3.1.4a\|	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 Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	1
Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	1
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Wheel insecure \|4.2.A.1c\|	1
Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Steering column shaft has excessive end float \|2.1.3\|	1
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	1
Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Horn not working (7.7 (a))	1
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure \|1.4.A.2b\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	1
Position lamp switch faulty \|1.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing \|8.2.2\|	1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	1
Offside Brake pipe twisted \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Lower Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Nearside Front Leaf spring to axle fixings loose to the extent that relative movement is visible \|5.3.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Front Leaf spring to axle fixings loose to the extent that relative movement is visible \|5.3.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	1
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing \|2.5.A.1b\|	1
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	1
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Rear Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	1
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	1
Front Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view \|8.3.1c\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure \|1.4.A.2b\|	1
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| insecure \|1.1.A.3a\|	1
Centre Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt \|2.4.G.4c\|	1
Offside Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps \|1.7.4b\|	1
Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Rear Brake cable locking device insecure \|3.5.1l\|	1
Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Brake hose leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Front Brake pipe leaking across front subframe to near side \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded in outer sill \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	1
Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.3.A.2\|	1
Headlamps matched pair are not the same size \|1.7.6\|	1
Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting \|6.6.6\|	1
Brake pedal actuating linkage has excessive wear in the eye of the stationary pivot \|3.3.A.1g\|	1
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	1
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Steering column shaft locking device insecure \|2.1.6\|	1
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Track rod end loose \|2.2.B.1d\|	1
Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	1
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	1
Nearside Rear Wheel nut\|s\| loose \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Offside Rear Wheel nut\|s\| loose \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	1
Direction indicators not in good working order \|function impaired\| \|1.5.A1b\|	1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only \|3.1.2\|	1
Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` \|8.3.1b\|	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 Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Track rod end loose \|2.2.B.1d\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop \|2.4.A.1a\|	1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement \|3.3.A.5\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure \|2.4.B.7b\|	1
Steering column retaining device insecure \|2.1.6\|	1
Nearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder locking device insecure \|3.6.A.2d\|	1
Offside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder locking device insecure \|3.6.A.2d\|	1
Brake has no servo assistance \|3.3.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front brake caliper locking device missing \|3.5.1l\|	1
Offside Front brake caliper locking device insecure \|3.5.1l\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Fuel pipe insecure \|7.2.1\|	1
Offside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear \|8.1.2b\|	1
Offside Rear Upper Leaf spring shackle bracket loose \|2.4.B.6a\|	1
Nearside Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure \|2.4.B.7b\|	1
Offside Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure \|2.4.B.7b\|	1
Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (1.1.21 (e) (i))	1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe joint \|7.1.2\|	1
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill / inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))	1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill \|2.4.A.3\|	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
Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	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
front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working both \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot \|2.7.4\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring damaged and permanently distorted \|2.4.B.1a\|	1
Offside Front Brake pipe twisted \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure \|2.4.B.7b\|	1
Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Rear Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Floor to sill holed \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Exhaust system not adequately supported rear exhaust rubber broken and other almost broken \|7.1.1\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front brake caliper leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured \|2.4.B.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured \|2.4.B.1a\|	1
Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle \|2.2.D.2a\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment \|3.5.1f\|	1
Offside Rear Fuel pipe union leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Nearside front brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	1
brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened \|3.5.1i\|	1
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	1
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front brake caliper locking device insecure \|3.5.1l\|	1
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Offside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush \|2.5.A.1c\|	1
Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush \|2.5.A.1c\|	1
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure \|3.5.1l\|	1
Nearside Inner Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Stop lamp not working Both \|1.2.1b\|	1
Steering column locking device missing \|2.1.6\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure \|2.4.B.7b\|	1
Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Front wheel bearing has excessive play Both \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Rear Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))	1
Nearside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))	1
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))	1
Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration \|7.4.A2\|	1
Nearside Front Road wheel spoke cracked \|4.2.A.1b\|	1
Steering wheel retaining device insecure \|2.1.6\|	1
Offside Front Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Front coil spring cracked \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Steering system excessively tight \|2.2.D.1\|	1
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel \|2.1.2b\|	1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	1
Nearside Front Steering system lock to lock check exposes a seriously damaged brake hose \|2.2.D.2b\|	1
Nearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.4.A.2e\|	1
Nearside Front Wheel nut\|s\| loose \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	1
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))	1
Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Windscreen has damage	1
Nearside Front All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Rear All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	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 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 Front 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
Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Centre Front Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	1
Indicator switch faulty \|1.4.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))	1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))	1
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Outer Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	1
Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam \|1.7.4a\|	1
Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam \|1.7.4a\|	1
Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing \|7.2.4c\|	1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush \|2.5.A.1c\|	1
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush \|2.5.A.1c\|	1
Nearside Front Brake pipe kinked \|3.6.B.2b\|	1
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	1
Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	1
Centre Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts \|3.6.B.2a\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	1
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Centre Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing \|2.5.A.1b\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush \|2.5.A.1c\|	1
Nearside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	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 1972

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