MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
12,257 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake performance tested with Decelerometer due to the high of the suspension
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil leaking / Front and Rear (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
engine over heated during mot test
engine running rough and stalling during retest
Brake performance not tested eletrical problem with starter motor unable to finish brake test (1.2.1 (g))
Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
engine over heated during mot test
Park brake efficiency only just met . It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ns and os inner wheel arch and lower outer arch panel areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
corrosion to underbody components and panels but not significantly weakened any components o panels
oil leak
park brake lever has little reserve travel
underbody components, panels and prescribed and non prescribed areas corroded but not considered excessive nor sigifinantly weakened any components or panels at time of inspection
vehicle presented with underbody sealer on most underbody areas
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front slight play in trunnion
Oil leak ()
centre rear exhaust hangar fractured but exhaust sufficiently secure
oil leak from underside of engine
oil leak from underside of engine
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
both n/s/f top and bottom swivel joints worn
Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Steering column shaft retaining device insecure (2.1.6)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)
fuel pump bracket broken
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
slight wear in front suspension joints
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)
Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the MG Midget?
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HTB 445K is a 1971 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.
Across all 1971 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 36,459 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 HTB 445K, 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 55 years old, this MG Midget is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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HTB 445K is a 1971 MG Midget, first registered on 12 August 1971.
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