MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
64,070 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Top trunnion bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor area near front spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Upper trunnion bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Top trunnion bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor area near front spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Upper trunnion bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure due to being perished (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded anti roll bar area (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure due to being perished (4.1.D.1b)
Front body corrosion excessive not affecting a prescribed area
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Centre Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
How Reliable is the MG Midget?
Based on 84,419 MOT tests across 9,949 vehicles.
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DET 979L is a 1973 MG Midget in Orange with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
Across all 1973 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 36,544 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 DET 979L, 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 53 years old, this MG Midget is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was DET 979L registered?
DET 979L is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 16 July 1973.
Is DET 979L safe to buy?
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