MOT Status
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69,036 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper bump stop missing
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper bump stop missing
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Propshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower kingpin mount has slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower kingpin joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential leaking slightly (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Central Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Propshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower kingpin mount has slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower kingpin joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential leaking slightly (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
signs of corrosion under r/n/s wheel arch
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
signs of corrosion under r/n/s wheel arch
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Lower Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
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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FNO 70T is a 1979 MG Midget 1500 in Blue with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
Across all 1979 MG Midget 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 58,797 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 FNO 70T, 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 47 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 FNO 70T registered?
FNO 70T is a 1979 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 April 1979.
Is FNO 70T safe to buy?
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