MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,757 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front coil springs corroded
rear inner aches corroded
sills corroded
underside and chassis corroded
engine juddering
oil leak
underside of vehicle has surface corrosion
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (5.2.6)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (2.4.A.3)
engine juddering
oil leak
underside of vehicle has surface corrosion
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Oil leak
sills slightly corroded
underside of vehicle slightly corroded
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
o/s/f tyre worn on outter edge
sills slightly corroded
underside of vehicle slightly corroded
slight play in os king pin and lower trunion
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
slight play in os king pin and lower trunion
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
car over heated on the test
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
slight play in both front kinpins
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
How Reliable is the MG Midget?
Based on 84,419 MOT tests across 9,949 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DOW 80K is a 1972 MG Midget in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 DOW 80K, 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 DOW 80K registered?
DOW 80K is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 15 June 1972.
Is DOW 80K safe to buy?
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