They seem all perfectly valid reasons for refusal. You can check for yourself
here if you want to see in more detail what the fail criteria is for the items you've described.
£55 to be mugged off! Icing on the cake was the quote to fix my fuel tank for £400 or there abouts. im not sure what stopped me lamping him.
If you get the repairs done (either at the MOT station,by yourself or find somewhere cheaper) and bring the car back within 10 working days you'll be entitled to a free re-test.
Baz