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ExpiredMileage
95,196 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front seat floor area getting weak and flexing
Service Brake Pedal Has A Lot Of Travel But Sufficient Reserve Travel
both rear wheels slightly noisy on rotation (axle or wheel bearings)
steering rack has play @ offside and nearside
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front seat floor area getting weak and flexing
both rear wheels slightly noisy on rotation (axle or wheel bearings)
steering rack has play @ offside and nearside
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Steering Column/Rack Has Slight Play
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Front Windscreen washer not working Nearside and Offside (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside and Offside (1.2.1 (e))
Steering Column/Rack Has Slight Play
Various Components Damp With Brake Fluid, No Visible Leak
Fuel hose insecure @ carb (7.2.1)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Front Braking system leaking caliper @ union (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
exhaust rear mounting deteriorated
front suspension has been modified & steering angles look incorrect
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Exhaust system not adequately supported centre mounting broken (7.1.1)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking wheel (3.6.A.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
exhaust rear mounting deteriorated
front suspension has been modified & steering angles look incorrect
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Steering wheel retaining device missing (2.1.6)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the MG Midget?
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RYJ 62M is a 1980 MG Midget in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1980 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 60,468 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 RYJ 62M, 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 46 years old, this MG Midget is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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RYJ 62M is a 1980 MG Midget, first registered on 12 June 1980.
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