MOT Status
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39,177 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Parking brake weak
handbrake has a lot of travel
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn upper and lower king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn upper and lower king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted clip broken (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn upper and lower king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn upper and lower king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Front Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar mounting modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Coolant leak ()
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Lower Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
advise tracking
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
advise tracking
How Reliable is the MG Midget?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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PTB 743K is a 1972 MG Midget in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.
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 PTB 743K, 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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What year was PTB 743K registered?
PTB 743K is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 1 July 1972.
Is PTB 743K safe to buy?
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