MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
38,277 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush All front (2.5.A.3a)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside rear brake slightly binding
Offside front tyre perishing
Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside front tyre perishing
Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside front tyre perishing
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside front tyre perishing
oil leaks
play in front king pins
slight play in steering
underside of vehicle is corroded
exhaust is corroded - the rear clamp is missing
front and rear suspension/springs are corroded
front brake pads are worn low - the discs are corroded
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
exhaust system corroeded
gearbox fluid leak
slight play in both front suspention
whole underneath is corroded
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
exhaust system corroeded
gearbox fluid leak
slight play in both front suspention
whole underneath is corroded
slight oil leak
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
How Reliable is the MG Midget?
Based on 84,419 MOT tests across 9,949 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AVU 301T is a 1978 MG Midget in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
Across all 1978 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 57,304 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 AVU 301T, 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 48 years old, this MG Midget is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was AVU 301T registered?
AVU 301T is a 1978 MG Midget, first registered on 18 October 1978.
Is AVU 301T safe to buy?
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