MOT History from tests of petrol MG MGC GTs year 1969

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Pass percent:75.97%

(The average a petrol MG MGC GT year 1969 passes without issue)

Based on:1,773 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	70
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	60
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	55
Rear brake binding	37
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	34
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	31
Registration plate lamp issues	31
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	20
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	19
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	18
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	16
Rear brake application uneven	14
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	13
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	12
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	11
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	11
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	10
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	9
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	8
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	8
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	8
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	7
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	7
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	7
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	7
Windscreen washer not working	7
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	6
Brake pipe excessively corroded	6
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	6
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	5
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	5
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	5
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	5
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	5
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	4
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Brake has no servo assistance \|3.3.B.2\|	4
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	4
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	4
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	3
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	3
Steering wheel locking device insecure \|2.1.6\|	3
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Parking brake efficiency below requirements \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	3
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	3
Steering system excessively tight \|2.2.D.1\|	3
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Offside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	3
Front brake application uneven	3
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	3
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	3
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside \|3.7.C.2\|	3
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	3
Offside Front Wheel insecure \|4.2.A.1c\|	3
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	3
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. \|6.7.3\|	3
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding \|1.2.1 \|f\|\|	3
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	3
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	3
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	3
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	3
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	3
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	3
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	3
Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Indicator switch faulty \|1.4.A.1\|	3
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))	3
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	3
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	3
Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))	3
Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	2
Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. \|6.2.A.3\|	2
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	2
Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	2
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	2
Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	2
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	2
Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	2
Offside Rear An item not tested \|Manual\|	2
Offside Front brake caliper leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	2
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Brake servo leaking \|3.6.C.1c\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Rear Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Parking \|secondary brake\| on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 \|1.3.1 \|b\| \|i\|\|	2
Rear Fuel pipe union leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Main beam `tell-tale` not working \|1.7.4c\|	2
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	2
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Wheel insecure \|4.2.A.1c\|	2
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	2
Brake pedal has no servo assistance \|3.3.B.2\|	2
Nearside Front Wheel insecure \|4.2.A.1c\|	2
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	2
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	2
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\|	2
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\|	2
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	2
Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	2
An item not tested \|Manual\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	2
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	2
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	2
Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	2
rear brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	2
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Rear Wheel insecure \|4.2.A.1c\|	2
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	2
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	2
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	2
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))	2
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	2
Horn not working (7.7 (a))	2
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	2
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	2

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Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	70
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	60
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	55
Rear brake binding	37
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	34
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	31
Registration plate lamp issues	31
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	20
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	19
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	18
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	16
Rear brake application uneven	14
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	13
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	12
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	11
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	11
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	10
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	9
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	8
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	8
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	8
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	7
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	7
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	7
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	7
Windscreen washer not working	7
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	6
Brake pipe excessively corroded	6
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	6
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	5
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	5
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	5
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	5
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	5
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	4
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Brake has no servo assistance \|3.3.B.2\|	4
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	4
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	4
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	3
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	3
Steering wheel locking device insecure \|2.1.6\|	3
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Parking brake efficiency below requirements \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	3
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	3
Steering system excessively tight \|2.2.D.1\|	3
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Offside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	3
Front brake application uneven	3
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	3
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	3
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside \|3.7.C.2\|	3
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	3
Offside Front Wheel insecure \|4.2.A.1c\|	3
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	3
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. \|6.7.3\|	3
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding \|1.2.1 \|f\|\|	3
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	3
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	3
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	3
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	3
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	3
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	3
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	3
Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Indicator switch faulty \|1.4.A.1\|	3
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))	3
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	3
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	3
Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))	3
Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	2
Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. \|6.2.A.3\|	2
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	2
Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	2
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	2
Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	2
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	2
Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	2
Offside Rear An item not tested \|Manual\|	2
Offside Front brake caliper leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	2
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Brake servo leaking \|3.6.C.1c\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Rear Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Parking \|secondary brake\| on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 \|1.3.1 \|b\| \|i\|\|	2
Rear Fuel pipe union leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Main beam `tell-tale` not working \|1.7.4c\|	2
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	2
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Wheel insecure \|4.2.A.1c\|	2
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	2
Brake pedal has no servo assistance \|3.3.B.2\|	2
Nearside Front Wheel insecure \|4.2.A.1c\|	2
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	2
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	2
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\|	2
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\|	2
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	2
Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	2
An item not tested \|Manual\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	2
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	2
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	2
Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	2
rear brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	2
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Rear Wheel insecure \|4.2.A.1c\|	2
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	2
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	2
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	2
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))	2
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	2
Horn not working (7.7 (a))	2
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	2
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	2

MOT History from tests of petrol MG MGC GTs year 1969

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