MOT Status
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65,810 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front inner tie rods have slight play. ()
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box has slight leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff has leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear shock lower bushes starting to split. (5.3.2 (c))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front inner tie rods have slight play. ()
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box has slight leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff has leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear shock lower bushes starting to split. (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both front tyres over 20 years old
rear diff got a slight leak
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Coolant leak ()
Oil leak ()
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
rear registration plate starting to deteriorate
Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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CLJ 483L is a 1972 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.
Across all 1972 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 33,792 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 CLJ 483L, 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 54 years old, this MG Midget is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was CLJ 483L registered?
CLJ 483L is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 29 September 1972.
Is CLJ 483L safe to buy?
The MOT history for CLJ 483L shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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