MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
42,518 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
all welding repairs covered with sealer
both rack gaters deterioated
lots of welding done all looks good,rear end of vehicle ,boot area slight flakey,
play in steering coulum & rack slight.
rack slighty nochey when testing side to side on wheel
slight deterioation on front no plate
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
both rack gaters deterioated
lots of welding done all looks good,rear end of vehicle ,boot area slight flakey,
play in steering coulum & rack slight.
rack slighty nochey when testing side to side on wheel
slight deterioation on front no plate
all rear leaf spring bushes deterioated
both front seat belts slighty frayed
n/s/r tyre has slight cracking on
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
slight corrosion on front subframe
slight play in sterring system
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
slight corrosion on front subframe
slight play in sterring system
Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
Oil leak
all repairs heavily covered in schutz and underseal
flakey corrosion underside of vehicle and all covered in schutz and sealer
slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
Oil leak
flakey corrosion underside of vehicle and all covered in schutz and sealer
slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
BOTH REAR TYRES WALLS SLIGHT CRACKING
Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
How Reliable is the MG Midget?
Based on 84,419 MOT tests across 9,949 vehicles.
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ACH 897H is a 1970 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
Across all 1970 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 35,558 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a MG Midget fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,648 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ACH 897H, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The MG Midget typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 56 years old, this MG Midget is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was ACH 897H registered?
ACH 897H is a 1970 MG Midget, first registered on 3 February 1970.
Is ACH 897H safe to buy?
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