MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,085 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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)
Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.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)
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)
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.
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
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
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
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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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COJ 681V is a 1979 MG Midget, first registered on 1 November 1979.
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