MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,808 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Both rear and near side front tyres perishing and crazing on sidewalls
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
engine oil overfull and milky
n/s/f and o/s/r tyres crazing on side walls advise replace
o/s outer door handle faulty
surface corrosion noted on underbody metal brake pipes
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Offside Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres fitted to all steerable axle are not of the same structure (4.1.A.2c)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
engine oil overfull and milky
n/s/f and o/s/r tyres crazing on side walls advise replace
o/s outer door handle faulty
surface corrosion noted on underbody metal brake pipes
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the MG Midget 1500?
Based on 40,016 MOT tests across 5,009 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AFJ 989T is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Yellow with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.
Across all 1978 MG Midget 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 60,768 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 1500 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,890 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AFJ 989T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The MG Midget 1500 typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 48 years old, this MG Midget 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was AFJ 989T registered?
AFJ 989T is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 11 August 1978.
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