MOT Status
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99,543 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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slight bind o/s n/s front brakes
surface corrosion front springs,floors,n/s/r inner arch
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
slight bind both front brakes
slight play n/s/f wheel bearing
surface corrosion o/s n/s floors,front springs
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
surface corrosion front springs
slight bind o/s n/s front brakes
slight damage o/s/f antiroll bar bracket
surface corrosion front springs o/s n/s floors
slight bind o/s/f brake
surface corrosion front suspension,springs,o/s n/s floors,n/s/r inner arch
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
slight bind o/s/f brake
surface corrosion front suspension,springs,o/s n/s floors,n/s/r inner arch
slight bind front brakes
surface corrosion front suspension, springs,o/s n/s floors,n/s/r inner arch
Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
slight bind front brakes
surface corrosion front suspension, springs,o/s n/s floors,n/s/r inner arch
slight bind front brakes
slight damage o/s n/s front antiroll bar brackets
surface corrosion front springs,rear floorsrear spring mounts,inner rear arches and rear seatbelt mounts
slight bind front brakes
surface corrosion o/s n/s rear floors,rear spring mounts,inner rear arches and seat belt mounts
Fuel system component leaking fuel pump leaking (7.2.3)
slight bind front brakes
surface corrosion o/s n/s rear floors,rear spring mounts,inner rear arches and seat belt mounts
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
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)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
front tyres different size to rear tyres
n/s front kingpin assembly slightly worn on lower swivel
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
n/s front kingpin assembly slightly worn
o/s rear cracked on sidewall
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
n/s kingpin assembly slightly worn
n/s rear tyre cracking on s/wall
rear springs weak
n/s kingpin/ swivel assembly slight wear
rear springs slightly weak
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
slight lift in n/s front kingpin
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
slight bind o/s front brake slight bind n/s front hub
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
surface corrosion rear o/s n/s floors
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
surface corrosion rear floors o/s n/s floors
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
surface corrosion o/s n/s floors boot floors
How Reliable is the MG Midget?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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LHT 812L is a 1973 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
Across all 1973 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 36,544 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 LHT 812L, 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 53 years old, this MG Midget is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was LHT 812L registered?
LHT 812L is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 12 February 1973.
Is LHT 812L safe to buy?
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