MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
50,073 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
oil leak from differential
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear brake fluid around inside of wheel but no leaks seen
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front King pin has slight movement
Offside Front King pin has slight movement
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front King pin has slight movement
Offside Front King pin has slight movement
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassi (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front mount (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)
Spare tyre defective flat ()
negative battery terminal loose
Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
o/s front floor panel corroded in non-prescribed area.
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
o/s floor panel to sill holed & corroded (non-prescribed area)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
o/s floor panel to sill holed & corroded (non-prescribed area)
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JPP 216K is a 1972 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
Across all 1972 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 33,792 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 JPP 216K, 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 54 years old, this MG Midget is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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JPP 216K is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 12 July 1972.
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