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85,933 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn fulcrum pin/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn fulcrum pin/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
small leak from gearbox
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Steering wheel has movement relative to the column such that there is a serious risk of detachment (2.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
small leak from gearbox
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front Upper Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Upper Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
all four tyre valves perished
both front outer sills rusty
both front to rear inner sills/floor rusty
rear axle handbrake mounting deterioated
rear bkakes imbalanced
rear exhaust mounting perished
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front Upper Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Upper Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
all four tyre valves perished
both front outer sills rusty
both front to rear inner sills/floor rusty
rear axle handbrake mounting deterioated
rear exhaust mounting perished
Oil leak
handbrake cable mounting strap deteriorated
rear exhaust mounting deteriorated
slight play in both front kingpins/trunnions
handbrake fabric mounting split
play in both n/s and o/s top and bottom king pins/trunions
possible radiator leak
rear brakes imbalanced
rear exhaust mounting split
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Oil leak
handbrake fabric mounting worn/split
play in both n/s/f and o/s/f top and bottom steering swivels
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Oil leak
handbrake fabric mounting worn/split
play in both n/s/f and o/s/f top and bottom steering swivels
rear brakes imbalanced
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
handbrake cable mounting rubber worn
oil leak
slight play in both front king pins
slight play in steering rack
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
handbrake cable mounting rubber worn
oil leak
slight play in both front king pins
slight play in steering rack
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
HANDBRAKE MOUNTING RUBBER SPLIT AND PERISHED PLAY IN NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT KING PINS AND STEERING RACK
How Reliable is the MG Midget 1500?
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RJN 993W is a 1980 MG Midget 1500 in Black with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
Across all 1980 MG Midget 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 55,392 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 1500 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,890 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RJN 993W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The MG Midget 1500 typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 46 years old, this MG Midget 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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RJN 993W is a 1980 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 21 August 1980.
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