MOT History from tests of petrol MG MGs year 1978

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Pass percent:55.59%

(The average a petrol MG MG year 1978 passes without issue)

Based on:1,502 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	141
Headlamp aim out of alignment	137
Registration plate lamp issues	83
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	75
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	72
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	58
Rear brake binding	57
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	51
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	49
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	40
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	37
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	36
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	35
Brake pipe excessively corroded	31
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	26
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	26
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	25
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	24
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	23
Rear brake application uneven	22
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	21
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	20
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	20
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	19
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	19
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	18
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	18
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	18
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	16
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	16
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	15
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	15
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	15
Registration plate issues	13
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	13
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	12
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	12
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	11
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	11
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	11
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	11
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	11
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	11
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	11
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	11
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	10
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	10
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	10
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	10
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	10
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	10
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	9
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	9
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	9
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	9
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	9
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	9
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	9
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	9
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	8
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	8
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	8
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	8
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	8
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	8
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	7
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	7
Windscreen has damage	7
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	7
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	7
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	7
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	7
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	7
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	7
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	7
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	7
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	7
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	7
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	7
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	6
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	6
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	6
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	6
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	6
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	6
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	6
Front brake application uneven	6
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	5
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	5
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	5
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	5
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	5
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	5
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	5
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	4
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	4
rear brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	4
Rear Brake hose leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	4
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	4
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	4
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	4
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	4
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	4
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	4
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	4
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Front Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	4
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	4
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	4
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	4
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	4
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	4
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	3
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	3
Steering column top bearing excessively worn \|2.1.2c\|	3
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	3
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	3
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	3
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	3
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	3
Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush \|2.5.A.1c\|	3
Offside Front Brake hose leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	3
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	3
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged \|3.6.B.4d\|	3
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	3
Centre Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	3
Steering column shaft has excessive end float \|2.1.3\|	3
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	3
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	3
Rear Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	3
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	3
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	3
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	3
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	3
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	3
Rear Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	3
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	3
Steering wheel retaining device insecure \|2.1.6\|	3
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.6.2b\|	3
Offside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	3
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Front All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Nearside Rear All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Offside Rear Wheel insecure \|4.2.A.1c\|	3
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	3
Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	3
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing \|2.5.B.1a\|	3

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Most common failures	No# failures
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	141
Headlamp aim out of alignment	137
Registration plate lamp issues	83
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	75
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	72
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	58
Rear brake binding	57
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	51
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	49
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	40
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	37
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	36
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	35
Brake pipe excessively corroded	31
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	26
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	26
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	25
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	24
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	23
Rear brake application uneven	22
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	21
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	20
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	20
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	19
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	19
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	18
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	18
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	18
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	16
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	16
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	15
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	15
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	15
Registration plate issues	13
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	13
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	12
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	12
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	11
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	11
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	11
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	11
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	11
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	11
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	11
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	11
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	10
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	10
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	10
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	10
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	10
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	10
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	9
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	9
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	9
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	9
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	9
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	9
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	9
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	9
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	8
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	8
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	8
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	8
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	8
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	8
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	7
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	7
Windscreen has damage	7
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	7
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	7
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	7
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	7
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	7
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	7
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	7
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	7
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	7
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	7
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	7
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	6
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	6
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	6
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	6
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	6
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	6
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	6
Front brake application uneven	6
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	5
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	5
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	5
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	5
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	5
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	5
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	5
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	4
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	4
rear brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	4
Rear Brake hose leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	4
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	4
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	4
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	4
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	4
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	4
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	4
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	4
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Front Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	4
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	4
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	4
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	4
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	4
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	4
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	3
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	3
Steering column top bearing excessively worn \|2.1.2c\|	3
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	3
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	3
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	3
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	3
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	3
Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush \|2.5.A.1c\|	3
Offside Front Brake hose leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	3
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	3
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged \|3.6.B.4d\|	3
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	3
Centre Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	3
Steering column shaft has excessive end float \|2.1.3\|	3
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	3
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	3
Rear Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	3
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	3
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	3
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	3
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	3
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	3
Rear Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	3
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	3
Steering wheel retaining device insecure \|2.1.6\|	3
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.6.2b\|	3
Offside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	3
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Front All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Nearside Rear All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Offside Rear Wheel insecure \|4.2.A.1c\|	3
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	3
Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	3
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing \|2.5.B.1a\|	3

MOT History from tests of petrol MG MGs year 1978

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