MOT History from tests of petrol MG MIDGETs year 1970

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Pass percent:72.97%

(The average a petrol MG MIDGET year 1970 passes without issue)

Based on:4,547 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	211
Headlamp aim out of alignment	209
Registration plate lamp issues	121
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	111
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	98
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	93
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	88
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	68
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	53
Rear brake binding	52
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	51
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	49
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	48
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	47
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	41
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	35
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	34
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	34
Rear brake application uneven	33
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	32
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	31
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	27
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	26
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	24
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	24
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	24
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	23
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	23
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	22
Brake hose damaged	22
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	21
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	19
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	18
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	18
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	18
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	18
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	17
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	17
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	17
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	16
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	16
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	16
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	15
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	15
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	14
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	14
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	14
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	13
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	13
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	13
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	12
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	12
Registration plate issues	12
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	12
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	11
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	11
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	11
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	11
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	11
Steering column top bearing excessively worn \|2.1.2c\|	11
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	10
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	10
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	10
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	10
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	10
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	10
Offside Rear Wheel insecure \|4.2.A.1c\|	10
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	10
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	10
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	10
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	10
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	9
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	9
Nearside Front Wheel insecure \|4.2.A.1c\|	9
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	9
Brake pipe excessively corroded	9
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	9
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	9
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	9
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	9
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	9
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	9
Windscreen washer not working	8
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	8
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	8
Offside Front Wheel insecure \|4.2.A.1c\|	8
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	8
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	8
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	7
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	7
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	7
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	7
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	7
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	7
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	7
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	7
Steering wheel retaining device insecure \|2.1.6\|	7
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	7
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	7
Steering wheel locking device insecure \|2.1.6\|	7
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	7
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	7
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened \|2.4.B.1a\|	7
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel \|2.1.2b\|	7
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	7
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	7
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	7
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	7
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	7
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	7
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	6
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	6
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement \|3.3.A.5\|	6
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	6
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	6
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	6
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	6
Rear Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	6
Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	6
Nearside Rear Wheel insecure \|4.2.A.1c\|	6
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))	6
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	6
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. \|6.2.A.3\|	6
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	6
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	5
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	5
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	5
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	5
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	5
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	5
rear brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	5
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	5
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	5
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	5
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened \|2.4.B.1a\|	5
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
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\|	5
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	5
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	5
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Steering rack insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	4
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position \|8.4.1\|	4
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	4
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	4
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	4
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	4
Nearside Front brake caliper locking device insecure \|3.5.1l\|	4
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	4
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	4
Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	4
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	4
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. \|6.7.3\|	4
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	4
Steering column shaft has excessive end float \|2.1.3\|	4
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	4
Horn control missing \|1.6.1\|	4
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	4
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	4
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	4
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	4
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	4
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Parking brake efficiency below requirements \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	4
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	4
Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure \|3.5.1l\|	4
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	4
Front brake application uneven	4
Main beam `tell-tale` not working \|1.7.4c\|	4
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	4
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	4
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	4
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\|	4

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Most common failures	No# failures
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	211
Headlamp aim out of alignment	209
Registration plate lamp issues	121
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	111
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	98
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	93
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	88
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	68
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	53
Rear brake binding	52
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	51
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	49
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	48
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	47
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	41
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	35
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	34
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	34
Rear brake application uneven	33
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	32
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	31
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	27
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	26
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	24
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	24
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	24
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	23
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	23
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	22
Brake hose damaged	22
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	21
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	19
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	18
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	18
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	18
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	18
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	17
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	17
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	17
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	16
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	16
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	16
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	15
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	15
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	14
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	14
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	14
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	13
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	13
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	13
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	12
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	12
Registration plate issues	12
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	12
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	11
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	11
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	11
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	11
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	11
Steering column top bearing excessively worn \|2.1.2c\|	11
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	10
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	10
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	10
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	10
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	10
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	10
Offside Rear Wheel insecure \|4.2.A.1c\|	10
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	10
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	10
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	10
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	10
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	9
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	9
Nearside Front Wheel insecure \|4.2.A.1c\|	9
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	9
Brake pipe excessively corroded	9
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	9
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	9
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	9
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	9
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	9
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	9
Windscreen washer not working	8
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	8
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	8
Offside Front Wheel insecure \|4.2.A.1c\|	8
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	8
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	8
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	7
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	7
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	7
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	7
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	7
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	7
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	7
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	7
Steering wheel retaining device insecure \|2.1.6\|	7
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	7
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	7
Steering wheel locking device insecure \|2.1.6\|	7
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	7
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	7
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened \|2.4.B.1a\|	7
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel \|2.1.2b\|	7
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	7
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	7
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	7
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	7
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	7
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	7
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	6
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	6
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement \|3.3.A.5\|	6
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	6
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	6
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	6
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	6
Rear Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	6
Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	6
Nearside Rear Wheel insecure \|4.2.A.1c\|	6
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))	6
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	6
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. \|6.2.A.3\|	6
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	6
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	5
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	5
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	5
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	5
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	5
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	5
rear brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	5
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	5
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	5
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	5
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened \|2.4.B.1a\|	5
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
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\|	5
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	5
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	5
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Steering rack insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	4
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position \|8.4.1\|	4
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	4
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	4
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	4
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	4
Nearside Front brake caliper locking device insecure \|3.5.1l\|	4
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	4
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	4
Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	4
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	4
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. \|6.7.3\|	4
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	4
Steering column shaft has excessive end float \|2.1.3\|	4
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	4
Horn control missing \|1.6.1\|	4
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	4
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	4
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	4
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	4
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	4
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Parking brake efficiency below requirements \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	4
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	4
Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure \|3.5.1l\|	4
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	4
Front brake application uneven	4
Main beam `tell-tale` not working \|1.7.4c\|	4
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	4
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	4
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	4
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\|	4

MOT History from tests of petrol MG MIDGETs year 1970

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