MOT History from tests of petrol MG MGs year 1980

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Pass percent:56.73%

(The average a petrol MG MG year 1980 passes without issue)

Based on:691 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	72
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	71
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	31
Registration plate lamp issues	29
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	29
Rear brake binding	21
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	20
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	20
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	19
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	18
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	16
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	16
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	15
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	13
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	13
Brake pipe excessively corroded	11
Rear brake application uneven	11
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	10
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	10
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	10
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	10
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	8
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	8
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	8
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	8
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	7
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	7
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	7
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	7
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	7
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	7
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	6
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	6
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	6
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	5
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	5
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	5
rear brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	5
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	4
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	4
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	4
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	4
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	4
Position lamp switch faulty \|1.1.A.1\|	4
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	4
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	4
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	4
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	4
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	4
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	4
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	4
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	4
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	4
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	4
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	3
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	3
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	3
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	3
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	3
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	3
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	3
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	3
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Windscreen has damage	3
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	3
Rear Brake hose leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	3
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Offside Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	3
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	3
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Registration plate issues	3
Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))	2
Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	2
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Steering system excessively tight \|2.2.D.1\|	2
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	2
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	2
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	2
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	2
Nearside Rear An item not tested \|Manual\|	2
Offside Rear An item not tested \|Manual\|	2
Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	2
Nearside Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	2
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Windscreen washer not working	2
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Rear fog lamp switch missing \|1.3.1a\|	2
Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	2
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing \|7.2.4c\|	2
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	2
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush \|2.5.A.1c\|	2
Parking brake efficiency below requirements \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	2
Steering system fouling \|2.2.D.2a\|	2
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	2
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	2
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	2
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	2
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	2
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	2
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	2
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	2
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	2
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	2
Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel \|2.1.2b\|	1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Nearside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Brake has no servo assistance \|3.3.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	1
Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure \|2.4.B.7b\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure \|2.4.B.7b\|	1
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose \|3.5.1j\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Steering wheel locking device insecure \|2.1.6\|	1
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing \|3.5.1l\|	1
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Offside Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play king pin \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Offside Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Fuel system component leaking fuel leaking around tank sender unit seal (6.1.3 (b) (i))	1
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	1
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	1
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	1
Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	1
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))	1
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	1
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))	1
Fuel pipe union leaking near tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch/shocker mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	1
Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	1
Offside Rear fog lamp insecure \|1.3.2a\|	1
Offside Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	1
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	1
Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye \|shackle\| \|2.4.B.4\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Centre Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable \|2.2.C.1d\|	1
Offside Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner and outer sill end \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner and outer sill end \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Brake hose twisted \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	1
Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	1
Nearside Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	1
Front Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Upper Brake linkage locking device insecure \|3.5.1l\|	1
Upper Brake linkage has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Offside Rear Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Inner Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Outer Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Outer Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Steering system fouling \|2.2.D.2a\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Inner Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	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
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 Coil spring not correctly located \|2.4.C.2\|	1
Parking \|secondary brake\| on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 \|1.3.1 \|b\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak	1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure 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 insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.1.3 \|g\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| rack end \|2.3 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel \|1.1.2 \|a\|\|	1
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side \|1.4.1 \|a\|\|	1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush \|2.5.A.1c\|	1
Offside Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Front brake caliper locking device insecure \|3.5.1l\|	1
Offside Front brake caliper locking device insecure \|3.5.1l\|	1
Nearside Lower Front suspension locking device missing \|2.5.A.4\|	1
Offside Lower Front suspension locking device missing \|2.5.A.4\|	1
Nearside Front Road wheel spoke excessively loose \|4.2.A.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Wheel insecure \|4.2.A.1c\|	1
Offside Rear Wheel insecure \|4.2.A.1c\|	1
Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Spring attachment area \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Spring attachment areas \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light \|4.5.4 \|a\|\|	1
Nearside Seat belt obviously repaired \|5.2.2c\|	1
Steering rack insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam \|2.5.A.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush \|2.5.A.1c\|	1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Steering system lock to lock check stretches a brake pipe \|2.2.D.2b\|	1
Brake linkage has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Brake pivot excessively worn and seriously weakened \|3.5.1e\|	1
Nearside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Hazard warning lamps inoperative All \|1.4.B.1b\|	1
Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Steering column shaft retaining device insecure \|2.1.6\|	1
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing \|2.5.A.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting weld cracked \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp missing \|1.7.3\|	1
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	1
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play \|2.5.A.3b\|	1
Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play \|2.5.A.3b\|	1
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding \|1.2.1 \|f\|\|	1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding \|1.2.1 \|f\|\|	1
Main beam `tell-tale` not working \|1.7.4c\|	1
Nearside Rear 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 rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder securing device missing \|3.5.1j\|	1
Indicator switch faulty \|1.4.A.1\|	1
Parking brake lever releases when knocked \|3.1.6a\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Nearside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside rear brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	1
Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper wishbone bearing \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	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 Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive Emissions too high to read \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	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 brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Nearside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing \|8.2.2\|	1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing \|8.2.2\|	1
Offside Rear Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	1
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	1
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	1
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage which is adjustable, loose in adjustment threads \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	1
Offside Rear Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged \|4.1.D.1e\|	1
Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Nearside Front brake caliper locking device missing \|3.5.1l\|	1
Offside Front brake caliper locking device missing \|3.5.1l\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth \|3.3.A.1b\|	1
front brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	1
Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Nearside Inner Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. \|6.2.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door shut area \|5.2.6\|	1
Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	1
Direction indicators not working all \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Battery insecure no securing device fitted \|1.9.1\|	1
Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel \|1.2.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side \|1.4.1 \|a\|\|	1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play \|2.5.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|4.5.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside rear brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	1
Nearside 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
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working \|4.9.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|4.5.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Rear Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire \|6.1.3 \|b\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim not in a clean condition affecting light output \|1.2.4a\|	1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Nearside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.1.9\|	1
Offside Front Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.1.9\|	1
Offside Steering rack insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	1
Front Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	1
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only \|3.1.2\|	1
Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	1
Nearside Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Front Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside 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 Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	1
Speedometer clearly inoperative \|6.7.2\|	1
Offside Inner Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	1
Rear Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Nearside Brake pipe fouled by moving parts \|3.6.B.2a\|	1
Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	1
Front Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Front Passenger`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. \|6.7.3\|	1
Nearside Windscreen wiper control missing \|8.2.1a\|	1
Offside Windscreen wiper control missing \|8.2.1a\|	1
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Stop lamp not working All \|1.2.1b\|	1
Nearside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	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.

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MOT History from tests of petrol MG MGs year 1980

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