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MOT History from tests of petrol MG MGs year 1973

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mot history
Pass percent:66.13%
(The average a petrol MG MG year 1973 passes without issue)
Based on:809 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment48
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|38
Registration plate lamp issues33
Brakes imbalanced across an axle25
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively19
Rear brake binding18
Horn not working |1.6.2a|17
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|16
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort16
Registration plate issues16
Rear brake application uneven14
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|14
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|13
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|13
Brake pipe excessively corroded11
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|10
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|10
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|9
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|8
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|8
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|8
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|7
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|7
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|7
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|7
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|6
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|6
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|6
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|6
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|6
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|6
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|6
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|6
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|5
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a|5
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|5
Front brake application uneven5
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|5
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|5
Brake hose excessively deteriorated5
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|5
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a|4
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|4
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|4
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|4
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|4
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|4
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|4
Brake hose has insufficient room to move4
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b|4
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|4
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|4
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|4
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|3
Position lamp switch faulty |1.1.A.1|3
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|3
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|3
Battery insecure |1.9.1|3
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|3
rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|3
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|3
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|3
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|3
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|3
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|3
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|3
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|3
Windscreen washer not working 3
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|3
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|3
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|3
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|3
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement3
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Nearside Front An item not tested |Manual|2
Offside Front An item not tested |Manual|2
Offside Front brake caliper locking device insecure |3.5.1l|2
Offside Rear An item not tested |Manual|2
Nearside Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|2
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|2
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|2
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|2
Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|2
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e|2
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|2
Offside Front Brake hose stretched |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|2
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|2
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Front Wheel nut|s| loose |4.2.A.1e|2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|2
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|2
Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. |6.2.A.3|2
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. |6.7.3|2
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|2
Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose |3.5.1j|2
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|2
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|2
Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|2
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|2
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|2
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|2
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|2
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|2
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|2
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|2
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not in good working order |function impaired| |1.5.A1b|2
Central Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings central cross member and jacking point off side |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket nut missing |2.4.B.6c|2
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings foot well |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure fouling drop link on lock |2.2.D.2d|2
Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|2
Nearside Front Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|2
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp brake light |4.3.3 |b||1
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.E.4c|1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Rear Suspension arm insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Nearside Rear front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Offside Rear front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Nearside Rear An item not tested |Manual|1
Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning lamp or other device has operated |3.3.E.5b|1
Brake servo damaged and function impaired |3.6.A.2c|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated |3.6.C.1b|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D bush |2.4.G.2|1
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.5|1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Direction indicators not working all |1.4.A.2c|1
Stop lamp not working both sides |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|1
Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Nearside Inner Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Inner Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1|1
Offside Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin |2.5.A.3b|1
front brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|1
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.6.B1|1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.6.B1|1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel |2.1.2b|1
Rear Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin |2.5.A.3b|1
Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin |2.5.A.3b|1
Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))1
Offside Front Upper Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))1
Offside Front Inner Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))1
Nearside Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))1
Offside Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Steering column universal joint insecure |2.1.5|1
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order |not working| |1.2.4a|1
Offside rear brake juddering severely |3.7.A.5b|1
Electrical wiring inadequately supported |1.9.2a|1
Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Brake hose damaged1
Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing |7.2.4c|1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Parking brake lever is located so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated from the driver`s seat |3.1.3c|1
Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track rod end |2.2.C.1c|1
Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.6.2b|1
Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing |2.5.A.4|1
Brake cable has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Nearside Front Brake hose stretched |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|1
Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|1
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed |3.6.B.2c|1
Offside Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a|1
Nearside Rear Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle |7.3.A.2b|1
Rear Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|1
Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. not locking into place |6.2.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing stalk |5.1.1|1
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing stalk |5.1.1|1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door shut |5.2.6|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|1
Nearside 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 Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded upper wheel arch |5.2.6|1
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.4|1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6|1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6|1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6|1
Nearside Brake hose stretched |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing |2.4.G.3b|1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|1
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing |2.4.A.3|1
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner/outer sill and castle rail |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort low effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Stop lamp not working both |1.2.1b|1
Fuel system component leaking pump |7.2.3|1
Fuel hose excessively damaged to pump |7.2.2|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested |4.1.2 |b||1
Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Steering wheel retaining device insecure wheel loose |2.1.6|1
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts |3.6.B.2a|1
Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing |3.5.1l|1
Rear Brake pivot locking device missing |3.5.1l|1
Rear Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1|1
Fuel pipe leaking In engine compartment |6.1.3 |b| |i||1
Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing |5.2.1b|1
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|1
Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam |2.5.A.1a|1
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Indicator switch faulty |1.4.A.1|1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Offside Front Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2c|1
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged |4.1.D.1e|1
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|1
Indicator switch insecure |1.4.A.1|1
Offside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|1
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))1
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed |3.6.B.2c|1
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged |3.6.B.2c|1
Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Rear Fuel pipe union leaking |7.2.3|1
Windscreen washer control missing |8.2.1a|1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|1
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill and floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill and floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))1
Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Front position lamp|s| obscured more than 50% |1.1.A.3c|1
All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged |4.1.D.1e|1
Main beam `tell-tale` not working |1.7.4c|1
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front lower trunion |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Direction indicators not in good working order |function impaired| |1.5.A1b|1
Offside Front Direction indicators not in good working order |function impaired| |1.5.A1b|1
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Brake pedal fouling on other parts of the vehicle |3.3.A.4|1
Nearside Upper Front suspension locking device missing |2.5.A.4|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor corroded at near side front underneath. |6.1.1 |c| |i||1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced corroded at rear corner by spring mounting |6.1.1 |c| |i||1
Central Rear Fuel pipe insecure Fuel pipe fouling rear axle |6.1.3 |a| |i||1
Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure |2.4.B.7b|1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Track rod end loose |2.2.B.1d|1
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Offside Front Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Offside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting nut missing |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired anti roll |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired anti roll |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor |2.4.A.3|1
Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure |3.1.4b|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|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 front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings and poor quality weld repair |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings castle section |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor and inner sill and chassis area as marked |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point inner |5.2.6|1
rear parking |secondary| brakes imbalanced1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Rear Brake clevis joint excessively worn and seriously weakened |3.5.1e|1
Nearside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing |2.4.G.2|1
Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
An item not tested |Manual|1
Offside Rear Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Front Direction indicators not in good working order |function impaired| |1.5.A1b|1
Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b|1
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))1
Valve stem seriously damaged NSR , OSF , OSR (5.2.3 (j))1
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Centre Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Rear Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a|1
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Rear Road wheel spoke excessively loose |4.2.A.1b|1
Front Wheel insecure |4.2.A.1c|1
Offside Rear Wheel insecure |4.2.A.1c|1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |1.1.2 |c||1
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye |anchor| |2.4.B.4|1
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))1
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|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
Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))1
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Rear Wheel nut|s| loose |4.2.A.1e|1

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