MOT History from tests of petrol MG MIDGETs year 1969

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Pass percent:70.38%

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

Based on:3,599 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	173
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	159
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	85
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	84
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	76
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	72
Registration plate lamp issues	62
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	61
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	53
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	53
Rear brake binding	46
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	46
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	40
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	38
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	37
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	37
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	33
Rear brake application uneven	32
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	31
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	28
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	28
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	27
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	26
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	26
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	24
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	23
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	22
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	18
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	18
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	18
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	18
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	17
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	17
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	17
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	16
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	16
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	16
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	14
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	14
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	13
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	13
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	12
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	12
Indicator switch faulty \|1.4.A.1\|	12
Nearside Front Wheel insecure \|4.2.A.1c\|	11
Nearside Rear Wheel insecure \|4.2.A.1c\|	11
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	11
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	10
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	10
Brake pipe excessively corroded	10
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	10
Offside Front Wheel insecure \|4.2.A.1c\|	10
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	10
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	10
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	10
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	10
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	9
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	9
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	9
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	9
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	9
Brake hose damaged	9
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	9
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	8
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	8
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Registration plate issues	8
Offside Rear Wheel insecure \|4.2.A.1c\|	8
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	8
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	8
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	8
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	8
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	8
Front brake application uneven	7
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Offside Front Wheel nut\|s\| loose \|4.2.A.1e\|	7
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	7
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	7
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	7
Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))	7
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	7
Windscreen washer not working	6
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	6
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	6
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement \|3.3.A.5\|	6
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	6
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	6
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	6
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	6
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	6
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	6
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	6
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	6
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	6
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel \|2.1.2b\|	5
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	5
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	5
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	5
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	5
Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	5
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	5
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	5
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	5
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Steering column shaft has excessive end float \|2.1.3\|	4
Stop lamp\|s\| all not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|iii\|\|	4
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	4
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	4
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	4
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	4
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	4
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	4
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Steering rack insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	4
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	4
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	4
Nearside Front Wheel nut\|s\| loose \|4.2.A.1e\|	4
Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps \|1.7.4b\|	4
Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	4
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	4
rear brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	4
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	4
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	4
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	4
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	4
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	4
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	4
Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	4
Nearside Front Upper Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	4
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	4
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	4
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))	4
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position \|8.4.1\|	4

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
Headlamp aim out of alignment	173
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	159
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	85
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	84
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	76
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	72
Registration plate lamp issues	62
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	61
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	53
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	53
Rear brake binding	46
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	46
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	40
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	38
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	37
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	37
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	33
Rear brake application uneven	32
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	31
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	28
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	28
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	27
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	26
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	26
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	24
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	23
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	22
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	18
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	18
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	18
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	18
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	17
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	17
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	17
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	16
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	16
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	16
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	14
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	14
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	13
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	13
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	12
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	12
Indicator switch faulty \|1.4.A.1\|	12
Nearside Front Wheel insecure \|4.2.A.1c\|	11
Nearside Rear Wheel insecure \|4.2.A.1c\|	11
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	11
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	10
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	10
Brake pipe excessively corroded	10
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	10
Offside Front Wheel insecure \|4.2.A.1c\|	10
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	10
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	10
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	10
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	10
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	9
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	9
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	9
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	9
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	9
Brake hose damaged	9
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	9
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	8
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	8
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Registration plate issues	8
Offside Rear Wheel insecure \|4.2.A.1c\|	8
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	8
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	8
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	8
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	8
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	8
Front brake application uneven	7
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Offside Front Wheel nut\|s\| loose \|4.2.A.1e\|	7
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	7
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	7
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	7
Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))	7
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	7
Windscreen washer not working	6
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	6
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	6
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement \|3.3.A.5\|	6
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	6
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	6
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	6
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	6
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	6
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	6
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	6
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	6
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	6
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel \|2.1.2b\|	5
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	5
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	5
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	5
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	5
Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	5
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	5
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	5
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	5
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Steering column shaft has excessive end float \|2.1.3\|	4
Stop lamp\|s\| all not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|iii\|\|	4
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	4
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	4
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	4
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	4
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	4
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	4
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Steering rack insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	4
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	4
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	4
Nearside Front Wheel nut\|s\| loose \|4.2.A.1e\|	4
Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps \|1.7.4b\|	4
Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	4
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	4
rear brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	4
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	4
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	4
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	4
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	4
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	4
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	4
Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	4
Nearside Front Upper Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	4
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	4
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	4
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))	4
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position \|8.4.1\|	4

MOT History from tests of petrol MG MIDGETs year 1969

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