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MOT History from tests of petrol MG MGFs year 1997

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mot history
Pass percent:52.63%
(The average a petrol MG MGF year 1997 passes without issue)
Based on:38 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))59
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))38
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))27
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively27
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))25
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))23
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))21
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))18
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))17
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))14
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))13
Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))12
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))12
Windscreen washer not working 11
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))11
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))11
Headlamp aim out of alignment11
Brakes imbalanced across an axle9
Brake pipe excessively corroded9
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))9
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))9
Horn not working (7.7 (a))9
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))8
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))7
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))6
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))6
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))6
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))5
Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))5
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))5
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))5
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))5
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))5
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|4
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|4
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))4
Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))4
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))4
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))4
Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))4
Registration plate issues4
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))4
Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a))4
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))4
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|3
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))3
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))3
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))3
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))3
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))3
Electronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))3
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))3
Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))3
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))3
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))3
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))3
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))3
Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))3
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))3
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))3
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|2
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort2
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|2
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|2
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|2
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released2
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|2
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |7.3.D.3|2
Nearside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))2
Offside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))2
Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))2
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))2
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))2
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))2
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))2
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))2
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))2
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))2
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))2
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))2
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))2
Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))2
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))2
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))2
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))2
Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))2
Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))2
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))2
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))2
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))2
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))2
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))2
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))2
Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))2
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Brake hose excessively deteriorated2
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))2
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))2
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Power steering malfunctioning |2.3.3a|1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a))1
Offside Front Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a))1
Nearside Rear Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a))1
Offside Rear Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a))1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Registration plate issues1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3|1
Centre Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Brakes imbalanced across an axle1
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))1
Drive belt excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))1
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))1
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))1
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))1
Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Emissions unable to be completed fan not cutting in (8.2.1.2 (d))1
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))1
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturers specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))1
Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))1
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 3.4% (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 0.910 (8.2.1.2 (c))1
Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn central and outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn central and outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))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
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))1
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill within 30 cm of suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill within 30 cm of suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cill (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Power steering malfunctioning heavy and warning light on (2.1.5 (a))1
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak1
Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp centre brake light on with rear lights (4.3.3 (b))1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis rail under passenger foot well (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis rail under brake & clutch pedals (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Emissions unable to be completed exhaust leak flexy (8.2.1.2 (d))1
Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury indicator lens (6.2.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Offside 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 Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a))1
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Drivers view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sun visor (3.1 (a) (ii))1
Emissions unable to be completed car revs to high on and stuck on limiter (8.2.1.2 (d))1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Offside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn upper hub ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working offside and nearside (4.3.1 (a) (iii))1
Rear Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))1
Rear Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has an unsafe modification suspension arm has had a weld repair which is inadquate (5.3.3 (c) (i))1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing stabiliser arm bush has significant movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing/ stabiliser arm bush has significant movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))1
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))1
Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour blue side light (4.1.4 (a))1
Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour blue side light (4.1.4 (a))1
Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))1
Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))1
Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear offside outer sill panel excessively corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers likely to become detached Bush Excessively Worn (5.3.2 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner And Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))1
Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))1
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Coil spring with an unsafe modification both sides to low (5.3.1 (d) (i))1
Registration plate lamp issues1
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))1
Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released All brake lights (4.3.2 (a) (iii))1
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))1
Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))1
Emissions not tested due to overheating and boiling over (8.2.1.2 (d))1
Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))1
Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))1
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))1
Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))1
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Rear Lower Track rod end ball joint has excessive play outer (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill closure panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))1
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))1
Emissions not tested due to major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))1
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tie bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn track control arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn track control arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))1
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))1
Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))1
Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system top above wheel (1.1.11 (b) (ii))1
Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))1
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength transmission mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))1
Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened1
Drivers door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))1
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure Front mounting (5.3.3 (a) (i))1
Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))1
Suspension system inoperative all round (5.3.5 (a))1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))1
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))1
Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour o/s & N/s (4.4.3 (a))1
Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released all (4.3.2 (a) (iii))1
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))1
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))1
Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released all (4.3.2 (a) (iii))1
Rear All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))1
Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))1
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))1
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected all 4 units low on fluid (5.3.5 (b) (ii))1
Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))1
Windscreen damaged and affecting the drivers view of the road more than 10mm in zone A(swept area) (3.2 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected (5.3.5 (b) (ii))1
Offside Rear Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected (5.3.5 (b) (ii))1
Offside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))1
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened1
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault1
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel spongy (1.1.2 (a))1
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn insides (1.1.14 (a) (i))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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