MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
71,965 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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exhaust pipe starting to rust
slight lift in both front trunions
slight play in top steering column bush
steel brake pipes starting to rust
Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
exhaust pipe starting to rust
slight lift in both front trunions
slight play in top steering column bush
steel brake pipes starting to rust
Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)
Offside Rear Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)
all front brake pipes slightly rusted
body corrosion underside
lefthand and righthand front suspension trunions have slight wear
righthand rear shock absorber has slight weep
Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
front tyres wearing very uneven suspect tracking incorrect
Brake pedal excessively corroded (3.3.A.1a)
Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
front tyres wearing very uneven suspect tracking incorrect
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
nearside king pin has slight lift
offside lower kingpin/wishbone attachment bushes have slight play
How Reliable is the MG Midget?
Based on 84,419 MOT tests across 9,949 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AYY 985H is a 1970 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 AYY 985H, 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 AYY 985H registered?
AYY 985H is a 1970 MG Midget, first registered on 16 April 1970.
Is AYY 985H safe to buy?
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