MOT History from tests of petrol MG MIDGETs year 1964

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Pass percent:72.12%

(The average a petrol MG MIDGET year 1964 passes without issue)

Based on:1,241 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	59
Headlamp aim out of alignment	46
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	46
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	39
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	33
Registration plate lamp issues	23
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	21
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	21
Rear brake binding	17
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	17
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	16
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	15
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	15
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	14
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	12
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	12
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	12
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	11
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	10
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	9
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	9
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	9
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	8
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Registration plate issues	6
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	6
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	6
Brake pipe excessively corroded	6
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	5
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	5
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	5
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	5
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5
Rear brake application uneven	5
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	5
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	5
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	5
Offside Rear Wheel insecure \|4.2.A.1c\|	5
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	4
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	4
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	4
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Windscreen washer not working	4
Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	4
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	4
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	4
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view \|8.2.1c\|	4
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	4
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	4
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	4
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	4
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	4
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	4
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	4
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	3
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	3
Offside front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	3
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	3
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	3
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	3
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	3
Offside Front Wheel insecure \|4.2.A.1c\|	3
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	3
Nearside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam \|2.5.A.1a\|	3
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	3
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	3
Steering column top bearing excessively worn \|2.1.2c\|	3
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	3
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| incomplete \|1.1.4a\|	2
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))	2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor pan \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering wheel arch \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor pan \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing \|8.2.2\|	2
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	2
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	2
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement \|3.3.A.5\|	2
Horn not working \|7.7 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	2
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	2
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	2
Rear Stop lamp not working both \|1.2.1b\|	2
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	2
Nearside Front Wheel insecure \|4.2.A.1c\|	2
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Steering wheel weakened by fractures \|2.1.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Wheel insecure \|4.2.A.1c\|	2
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	2
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	2
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. \|6.7.3\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	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
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	2
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	2
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel \|2.1.2b\|	2
Steering system excessively rough \|2.2.D.1\|	2
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	2
Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	2
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.D.4\|	2
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	2
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.6.2b\|	2
Brake hose damaged	2
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	2
Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	2
Horn control missing \|1.6.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured \|2.4.B.1a\|	2
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	2
Offside Rear Brake linkage locking device missing \|3.5.1l\|	2
Main beam `tell-tale` not working \|1.7.4c\|	2
Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	2

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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Most common failures	No# failures
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	59
Headlamp aim out of alignment	46
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	46
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	39
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	33
Registration plate lamp issues	23
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	21
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	21
Rear brake binding	17
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	17
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	16
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	15
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	15
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	14
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	12
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	12
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	12
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	11
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	10
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	9
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	9
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	9
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	8
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Registration plate issues	6
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	6
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	6
Brake pipe excessively corroded	6
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	5
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	5
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	5
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	5
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5
Rear brake application uneven	5
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	5
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	5
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	5
Offside Rear Wheel insecure \|4.2.A.1c\|	5
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	4
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	4
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	4
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Windscreen washer not working	4
Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	4
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	4
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	4
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view \|8.2.1c\|	4
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	4
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	4
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	4
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	4
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	4
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	4
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	4
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	3
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	3
Offside front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	3
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	3
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	3
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	3
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	3
Offside Front Wheel insecure \|4.2.A.1c\|	3
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	3
Nearside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam \|2.5.A.1a\|	3
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	3
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	3
Steering column top bearing excessively worn \|2.1.2c\|	3
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	3
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| incomplete \|1.1.4a\|	2
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))	2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor pan \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering wheel arch \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor pan \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing \|8.2.2\|	2
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	2
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	2
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement \|3.3.A.5\|	2
Horn not working \|7.7 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	2
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	2
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	2
Rear Stop lamp not working both \|1.2.1b\|	2
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	2
Nearside Front Wheel insecure \|4.2.A.1c\|	2
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Steering wheel weakened by fractures \|2.1.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Wheel insecure \|4.2.A.1c\|	2
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	2
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	2
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. \|6.7.3\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	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
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	2
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	2
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel \|2.1.2b\|	2
Steering system excessively rough \|2.2.D.1\|	2
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	2
Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	2
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.D.4\|	2
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	2
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.6.2b\|	2
Brake hose damaged	2
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	2
Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	2
Horn control missing \|1.6.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured \|2.4.B.1a\|	2
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	2
Offside Rear Brake linkage locking device missing \|3.5.1l\|	2
Main beam `tell-tale` not working \|1.7.4c\|	2
Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	2

MOT History from tests of petrol MG MIDGETs year 1964

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