MOT Check for MG MGBs

The MG MGB makes up 25,249 of the overall 2,186,583 MG MOT test results. Select your MGB model year below to find the specific problems.

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Some examples of the most common issues are:
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam  Occurs:883 times
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded  Occurs:21 times
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded  Occurs:41 times
Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating  Occurs:11 times
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement  Occurs:51 times
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play  Occurs:96 times
Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation  Occurs:47 times
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint  Occurs:41 times
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded  Occurs:478 times
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam aii Occurs:41 times
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle  Occurs:123 times
Offside Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle  Occurs:12 times
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering  Occurs:40 times
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Occurs:161 times
Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement  Occurs:21 times
Steering system excessively rough  Occurs:31 times
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded  Occurs:49 times
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Occurs:12 times
Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose  Occurs:15 times
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure  Occurs:24 times
Offside Rear position lamp insecure  Occurs:25 times
Rear fog lamp not working  Occurs:84 times
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings  Occurs:166 times
Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating  Occurs:11 times
Indicator switch faulty  Occurs:142 times
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