MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
23,871 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
offside rear upper axle check strap bolt loose
slight play in nearside lower trunion bush
slight scoring on offside of windscreen
general welding repairs to vehicle
some play in nearside lower trunion
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
general welding repairs to vehicle
some play in nearside lower trunion
handbrake travel
nearside and offside headlamps faint
nearside front tyre cracking and low on pressure
nearside rear tyre cut in sidewall and cracking
offside front tyre close to limit
offside rear brake back plate damp
Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
handbrake travel
nearside and offside headlamps faint
nearside front tyre cracking and low on pressure
nearside rear tyre cut in sidewall and cracking
offside front tyre close to limit
offside rear brake back plate damp
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)
Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)
Offside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
How Reliable is the MG Midget?
Based on 84,419 MOT tests across 9,949 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GRP 858T is a 1979 MG Midget in Yellow with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 1979 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 52,028 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 GRP 858T, 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 47 years old, this MG Midget is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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How do I check the history of GRP 858T?
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What year was GRP 858T registered?
GRP 858T is a 1979 MG Midget, first registered on 1 May 1979.
Is GRP 858T safe to buy?
The MOT history for GRP 858T shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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