MOT History from tests of petrol MG MGs year 1974

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Pass percent:63.09%

(The average a petrol MG MG year 1974 passes without issue)

Based on:653 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	43
Registration plate lamp issues	32
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	29
Rear brake binding	22
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	19
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	18
Registration plate issues	16
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	15
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	13
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	11
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	9
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	8
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	8
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Rear brake application uneven	7
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	7
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Brake pipe excessively corroded	7
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	6
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	5
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	5
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	5
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	5
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	5
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	5
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	4
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Nearside 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	4
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	4
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	4
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	4
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	4
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	3
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	3
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	3
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	3
Front brake application uneven	3
Nearside Track rod end loose \|2.2.B.1d\|	3
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	3
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	3
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	3
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	3
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Position lamp switch faulty \|1.1.A.1\|	3
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	2
Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	2
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	2
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	2
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	2
Offside Front Brake hose twisted \|3.6.B.4c\|	2
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	2
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Rear Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Nearside Front brake caliper locking device insecure \|3.5.1l\|	2
Offside Front brake caliper locking device insecure \|3.5.1l\|	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 Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	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
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	2
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	2
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	2
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	2
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	2
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel \|2.1.2b\|	2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	2
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	2
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	2
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	2
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Nearside Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	2
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))	1
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))	1
Steering wheel locking device insecure \|2.1.6\|	1
Front rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	1
Horn control not readily accessible to the driver \|1.6.1\|	1
Nearside Front Wheel stud\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder locking device insecure \|3.5.1l\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Nearside Front An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Indicator switch faulty \|1.4.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Steering system fouling \|2.2.D.2a\|	1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Front suspension locking device ineffective \|2.5.A.4\|	1
Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Front Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	1
Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1e\|	1
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed \|3.6.C.1b\|	1
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Steering column top bearing excessively worn \|2.1.2c\|	1
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush \|2.5.A.1c\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring linkage pin excessively loose in its bracket \|2.4.B.3a\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring linkage pin excessively loose in its bracket \|2.4.B.3a\|	1
Offside Rear Steering rack damaged and unserviceable \|2.2.C.1d\|	1
Nearside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Central Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Fuel tank leaking At sender unit (6.1.3 (b) (i))	1
Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt \|2.4.G.4c\|	1
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	1
Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing \|3.5.1j\|	1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))	1
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))	1
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))	1
Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Front Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	1
Nearside Headlamps matched pair are not the same size \|1.7.6\|	1
Offside Rear Stop lamp insecure \|1.2.1a\|	1
Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing \|3.5.1j\|	1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper wishbone bearing \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect n/s o/s \|4.1.2 \|c\|\|	1
Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| of rack \|2.3 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| excessive play in o/s of inner rack joint steering very stiff to turn lock to lock \|2.3 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	1
Steering system excessively rough \|2.2.D.1\|	1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Offside Front Brake hose leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Offside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Front Brake hose twisted \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	1
Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.4.A.2e\|	1
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	1
Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	1
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	1
Steering column shaft has excessive end float \|2.1.3\|	1
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.1.9\|	1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Offside Front Wheel insecure \|4.2.A.1c\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function \|2.7.2a\|	1
Offside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened \|2.4.C.3c\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Axle beam cracked \|2.5.A.5a\|	1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	1
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working left side light \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor pan \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced castle sections(floor pan) (6.1.1 (c) (i))	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced castle section(floor pan) (6.1.1 (c) (i))	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front leaf spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front leaf spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak	1
Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))	1
Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dip beam (4.1.4 (a))	1
Windscreen washer not working	1
Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket bolt missing \|2.4.B.6c\|	1
Nearside Front Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))	1
Fuel system component leaking Fuel pup (6.1.3 (b) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage \|3.1.4a\|	1
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated \|7.2.4c\|	1
Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	1
Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Front Mechanical brake component securing device excessively deteriorated \|3.5.1i\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.2.1d\|	1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Bonnet retaining device ineffective \|8.4.2\|	1
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.4.A.2e\|	1
Brake has no servo assistance \|3.3.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Nearside brake drum contaminated by brake fluid \|3.5.1h\|	1
Offside Front Road wheel spoke missing \|4.2.A.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Front suspension retaining device ineffective \|2.5.A.4\|	1
Offside Front suspension retaining device ineffective \|2.5.A.4\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure \|2.4.B.7b\|	1
Nearside Passenger`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	1
Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	1
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Rear Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	1
Offside Front Lower Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden \|2.4.A.1b\|	1
Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop \|2.4.A.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop \|2.4.A.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop \|2.4.A.1a\|	1
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.B.6d\|	1
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Offside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid \|3.5.1h\|	1
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid \|3.5.1h\|	1
Offside Rear Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure \|3.5.1l\|	1
Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure \|3.5.1l\|	1
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted \|3.6.B.4c\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting worn and its strength is seriously reduced \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured \|2.4.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened \|2.4.B.1a\|	1
Centre Front Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Steering wheel has movement relative to the column such that there is a serious risk of detachment excessive in/out movement (2.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))	1
Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	1
Nearside Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Front Passenger`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam \|2.5.A.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder insecurely mounted \|3.6.A.2a\|	1
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder insecurely mounted \|3.6.A.2a\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush front bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush front bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension locking device missing marked with chalk \|2.5.A.4\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Front mounting \|as marked with chalk\| \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Front mounting \|marked with chalk\| \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Brake hose stretched \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	1
Brake hose twisted \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	1
Offside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle \|2.2.D.2a\|	1
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	1
Offside Front All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view \|8.2.1c\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order \|not working\| \|1.2.4a\|	1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked \|2.4.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing \|2.5.A.1c\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	1
Fuel pipe union leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced \|6.1.1 \|c\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	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 1974

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