MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
73,736 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened weak (5.3.1 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened weak (5.3.1 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to T peice (3.6.B.2c)
Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Fuel hose slightly chafed (7.2.2)
slight drag on n/s front brake
some underbody rust
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Fuel hose slightly chafed (7.2.2)
slight drag on n/s front brake
some underbody rust
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
all under vehicle flaky with rust
both front lower wheel archs corroded in non testable area
How Reliable is the MG Midget?
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LPT 282T is a 1978 MG Midget in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 LPT 282T, 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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What year was LPT 282T registered?
LPT 282T is a 1978 MG Midget, first registered on 27 November 1978.
Is LPT 282T safe to buy?
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