MOT History from tests of petrol MG MIDGETs year 1976

Review the list of common MG MIDGET failures below or to perform a specific mot history check on your MG then use our popular KnowYourCar service

mot history

Pass percent:59.72%

(The average a petrol MG MIDGET year 1976 passes without issue)

Based on:5,271 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	448
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	344
Headlamp aim out of alignment	252
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	220
Registration plate lamp issues	217
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	198
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	193
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	156
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	153
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	148
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	146
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	118
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	106
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	101
Rear brake binding	93
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	84
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	77
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	77
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	76
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	71
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	64
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	59
Rear brake application uneven	57
Registration plate issues	55
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	55
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	53
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	52
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	51
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	50
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	49
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	47
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	47
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	44
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	43
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	41
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	38
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	36
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	36
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	35
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	34
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	33
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	33
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	33
Brake pipe excessively corroded	32
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	31
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	31
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	30
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	30
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	28
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	28
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	27
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel \|2.1.2b\|	27
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	26
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	26
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	26
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	25
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	23
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	23
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	22
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	22
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	22
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	22
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	22
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	22
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	22
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	21
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	21
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	21
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	21
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	21
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	20
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	20
Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	20
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	20
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	20
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	20
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	20
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	20
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	19
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	18
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	18
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	18
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	18
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	18
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	18
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	17
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	17
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	16
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	16
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	16
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	16
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	16
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	16
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	15
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	15
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	15
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	15
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	15
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	15
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	14
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	14
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	14
Steering column shaft has excessive end float \|2.1.3\|	14
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	14
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	14
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	14
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	14
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	14
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	13
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	13
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	13
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	13
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	12
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	12
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	12
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	12
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	12
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.6.2b\|	12
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	12
Windscreen washer not working	11
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	11
Front brake application uneven	11
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	11
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	11
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	11
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	11
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	11
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	11
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	11
Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure \|3.1.4b\|	11
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	11
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	10
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	10
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	10
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	10
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	10
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	10
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	10
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	10
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	10
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	10
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	10
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	10
Position lamp switch faulty \|1.1.A.1\|	10
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	10
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	10
Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	9
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	9
Steering column top bearing excessively worn \|2.1.2c\|	9
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	9
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	9
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	9
Horn control missing \|1.6.1\|	9
Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation \|1.1.A.2\|	9
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	9
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	9
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	9
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	9
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	9
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	9
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	9
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	8
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	8
Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	8
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	8
Steering wheel retaining device insecure \|2.1.6\|	8
Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured \|2.4.B.1a\|	8
Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	8
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	8
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	8
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	8
Horn not working \|7.7 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	8
Nearside Front 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 Front 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 Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	7
Offside Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	7
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	7
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	7
Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	7
Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	7
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	7
Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	7
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	7
Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	7
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	7
Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	7
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\|	7
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	7

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.

Got suggestions? We’re improving this section all the time. If you have any suggestions, please let us know.

Most common failures	No# failures
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	448
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	344
Headlamp aim out of alignment	252
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	220
Registration plate lamp issues	217
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	198
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	193
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	156
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	153
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	148
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	146
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	118
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	106
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	101
Rear brake binding	93
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	84
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	77
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	77
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	76
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	71
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	64
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	59
Rear brake application uneven	57
Registration plate issues	55
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	55
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	53
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	52
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	51
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	50
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	49
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	47
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	47
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	44
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	43
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	41
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	38
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	36
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	36
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	35
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	34
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	33
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	33
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	33
Brake pipe excessively corroded	32
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	31
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	31
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	30
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	30
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	28
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	28
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	27
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel \|2.1.2b\|	27
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	26
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	26
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	26
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	25
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	23
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	23
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	22
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	22
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	22
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	22
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	22
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	22
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	22
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	21
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	21
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	21
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	21
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	21
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	20
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	20
Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	20
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	20
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	20
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	20
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	20
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	20
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	19
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	18
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	18
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	18
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	18
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	18
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	18
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	17
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	17
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	16
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	16
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	16
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	16
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	16
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	16
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	15
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	15
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	15
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	15
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	15
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	15
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	14
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	14
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	14
Steering column shaft has excessive end float \|2.1.3\|	14
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	14
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	14
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	14
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	14
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	14
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	13
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	13
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	13
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	13
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	12
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	12
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	12
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	12
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	12
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.6.2b\|	12
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	12
Windscreen washer not working	11
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	11
Front brake application uneven	11
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	11
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	11
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	11
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	11
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	11
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	11
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	11
Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure \|3.1.4b\|	11
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	11
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	10
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	10
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	10
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	10
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	10
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	10
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	10
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	10
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	10
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	10
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	10
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	10
Position lamp switch faulty \|1.1.A.1\|	10
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	10
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	10
Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	9
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	9
Steering column top bearing excessively worn \|2.1.2c\|	9
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	9
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	9
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	9
Horn control missing \|1.6.1\|	9
Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation \|1.1.A.2\|	9
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	9
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	9
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	9
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	9
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	9
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	9
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	9
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	8
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	8
Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	8
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	8
Steering wheel retaining device insecure \|2.1.6\|	8
Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured \|2.4.B.1a\|	8
Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	8
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	8
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	8
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	8
Horn not working \|7.7 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	8
Nearside Front 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 Front 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 Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	7
Offside Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	7
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	7
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	7
Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	7
Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	7
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	7
Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	7
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	7
Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	7
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	7
Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	7
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\|	7
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	7

MOT History from tests of petrol MG MIDGETs year 1976

Find us on Facebook