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COJ 681V

1979 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,085 mi
Last recorded96,085 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2019
Typical for 1979 MG Midget52,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCOJ 681V
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2019 96,085 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 96,084 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s/r shackle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 95,838 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush fulcrum pin (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush fulcrum pin (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 20 May 2016 95,595 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 95,402 miles

Offside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2014 94,896 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 May 2014 94,882 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 9 May 2013 94,371 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

slight corrosion off vehicle under carriage and behind rear bumper.

Fail 19 Apr 2013 94,371 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

rear bumper corroded

slight corrosion off under body

Pass 25 Mar 2009 93,740 miles

hand brake travel high;rear springs shackle bushes split;slight water leak from radiator bottom hose;varius oil leaks front discs corroded ;front pads worn low;front tyres wearing edges

Fail 24 Mar 2009 93,740 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

hand brake travel high;rear springs shackle bushes split;slight water leak from radiator bottom hose;varius oil leaks front discs corroded ;front pads worn low;front tyres wearing edges

Pass 28 Apr 2008 90,592 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 86,930 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 85,820 miles

How Reliable is the MG Midget?

Based on 84,419 MOT tests across 9,949 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
286
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
9,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,648
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,284
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,239
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,079
Stop lamp not working 2,058
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COJ 681V is a 1979 MG Midget in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1979 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 52,028 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 COJ 681V, 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 47 years old, this MG Midget is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was COJ 681V registered?

COJ 681V is a 1979 MG Midget, first registered on 1 November 1979.

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