MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,805 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Oil leaks
Front wheel bearing has slight play Both front (2.5.A.3c)
Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Both rear springs front bush (2.4.B.2)
o/s/f tyre worn to 3mm
oil leak
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.B.2)
Front wheel bearing has slight play Both front (2.5.A.3c)
Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement Both rear leaf springs front bushes (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.B.2)
Oil leak ()
o/s/f tyre worn to 3mm
Both sides front wheel bearings have free play
Rear exhaust mounting is non flexible
Both sides front wheel bearings have free play
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Rear exhaust mounting is non flexible
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
clutch pedal rubber missing
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
clutch pedal rubber missing
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
see previous
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS
o/s and n/s front floor corroded
o/s and n/s rear tyre walls in poor condition
slight lift o/s and n/s king pins
How Reliable is the MG Midget 1500?
Based on 40,016 MOT tests across 5,009 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DGJ 290X is a 1981 MG Midget 1500 in White with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 1981 MG Midget 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 57,475 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 1500 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,890 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DGJ 290X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The MG Midget 1500 typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 45 years old, this MG Midget 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was DGJ 290X registered?
DGJ 290X is a 1981 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 December 1981.
Is DGJ 290X safe to buy?
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