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MOT History from tests of petrol MG MONTEGOs year 1989

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mot history
Pass percent:52.14%
(The average a petrol MG MONTEGO year 1989 passes without issue)
Based on:234 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment23
Brake pipe excessively corroded17
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|13
Registration plate lamp issues11
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|10
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively10
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|10
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|10
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|9
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|8
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|8
Brakes imbalanced across an axle8
Brake hose excessively deteriorated8
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|7
Rear brake binding7
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort7
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|6
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|6
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|6
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|5
Registration plate issues5
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|5
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|5
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|5
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|4
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|4
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|4
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Windscreen has damage3
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|3
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|3
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|3
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|3
Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located |2.4.C.2|3
Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b|3
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|2
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|2
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|2
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1|2
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|2
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.3|2
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Emissions not tested |7.0|2
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))2
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|2
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|2
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|2
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|2
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|2
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|2
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|2
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|2
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|2
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition |7.1.4|2
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|2
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure |1.4.A.2b|1
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
front brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn |2.5.C.1b|1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle |2.5.A.3b|1
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Brake lever has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration |7.3.A.2c|1
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Centre Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b|1
Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|1
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|1
Fuel pipe leaking filler/breather (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/wheel arch |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|1
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Rear Coil spring not correctly located |2.4.C.2|1
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|1
Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|1
Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position |6.4.1|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3|1
Rear brake application uneven1
Nearside coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|1
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Corrosion to sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Corrosion to sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Corrosion to sill panel to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Corrosion to sill panel to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak1
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))1
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill |5.2.6|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Windscreen wiper blade insecure1
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly |2.5.B.1b|1
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Indicator switch insecure |1.4.A.1|1
Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|1
Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Nearside Inner Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Outer Rear Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Offside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b|1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Front Power steering ram|s| leaking from a failed seal |2.3.3b|1
Offside Front Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Offside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|1
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly |2.5.B.1b|1
Brake has no servo assistance |3.3.B.2|1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Hazard warning switch inoperative on nearside (4.4.2 (a) (ii))1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill |2.4.A.3|1
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.3.2d|1
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view |8.2.1c|1
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view |8.2.1c|1
Rear fog lamp switch faulty |1.3.1a|1
Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Lower Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Lower Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced |2.4.G.1|1
Fuel pipe insecure |7.2.1|1
Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement gearbox mount |6.1.D.1a|1
Offside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Torsion bar attachment bracket loose |2.4.E.4a|1
Rear Passengers seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Windscreen washer not working 1
Offside Rear Inner Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located |2.4.C.2|1
Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1

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