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15,414 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sills and A pillars have signs of cracking body filler (6.1.1 (c) (i))
bonnet safety catch return spring missing
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sills both sides slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade rubber split (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sills both sides slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 8.4% at hot idle, maximum limit is 4.5% (8.2.1.2 (b))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute not flashing at all (4.4.4 (a))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front directional tyre fitted facing wrong direction
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Rear Handbrake cable flexible mounting to rear axel - damaged
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper not working On second speed (3.4 (a))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
bonnet secondary safety catch inoperative due to faulty spring
structure of A pillars and sills showing signs of corrosion beneath body filler
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Tyre is perished
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills and "A" pillars show signs of previous repairs corroding again under bodyfiller. (2.4.A.3)
Front Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive c.o. reading 7.5%, limit is 4.5%. (7.3.B.1a)
Headlamp switch faulty dip beam goes out if switch in relaxed position, needs to be held towards driver to make lights operate (1.7.1)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement brake binding, pads worn low (3.5.1k)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills and "A" pillars show signs of previous repairs corroding again under bodyfiller. (2.4.A.3)
handbrake linkage to axle support rubber split
Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
front suspension trunion bushes perished both sides. Not causing excessive play.
nearside rear tyre slightly perished
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
front suspension trunion bushes perished both sides. Not causing excessive play.
nearside rear tyre slightly perished
o/s top and bottom trunions slight play
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
How Reliable is the MG Midget?
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HNB 597V is a 1978 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
Across all 1978 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 57,304 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 HNB 597V, 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 48 years old, this MG Midget is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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HNB 597V is a 1978 MG Midget, first registered on 31 December 1978.
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