MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,849 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn top (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn top (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear axle noisey
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to nearide front (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to nearide front (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
clutch / brake pedal pivot nut loose / worn
exhaust front pipe bracket slightly lose / worn
n/s reverse light not working
n/s/f suspension rubber bump stop badly deteriorated
n/s/r leaf spring rear shackle bush badly deteriorated
slight exhaust leak from rear silencer joint
slight free play at steering wheel
slight lift in both king pins
tread depths; both front 6.5mm, both rear 6.0mm, 155/80/13 79t
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
clutch / brake pedal pivot nut loose / worn
exhaust front pipe bracket slightly lose / worn
n/s reverse light not working
n/s/f suspension rubber bump stop badly deteriorated
n/s/r leaf spring rear shackle bush badly deteriorated
slight exhaust leak from rear silencer joint
slight free play at steering wheel
slight lift in both king pins
tread depths; both front 6.5mm, both rear 6.0mm, 155/80/13 79t
Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in tread.
tread depths: both front on 6.5mm, both rear on 6mm.
tyre size: 155/80/13 79T.
tread depths: both front on 6mm, n/s/r on 5.5mm, o/s/r on 6mm.
tyre size: 155/80/13 79T.
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
tread depths: both front on 6mm, n/s/r on 5.5mm, o/s/r on 6mm.
tyre size: 155/80/13 79T.
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
slight play in both front wheel bearings
tyre tread depths all tyres 6mm 155/80R13 79T
wipers not tested due to washers not working
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
slight play in both front wheel bearings
tyre tread depths all tyres 6mm 155/80R13 79T
wipers not tested due to washers not working
How Reliable is the MG Midget?
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ECD 248L is a 1973 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 ECD 248L, 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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ECD 248L is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 7 June 1973.
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