MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
39,912 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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rear foot and parking brake balance slightly uneven
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
rear diff oil leak
Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
rear diff oil leak
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
borderline deterioration in exhaust system rear end
clutch pedal rubber missing
coolant hose in poor condition
corrosion in both rear outer sills
corrosion in offside fron t wheel arch area rear end
damage to nearside door mirror glass
exhaust noisy
nearside front outer sill corroded & holed
slight up & down movement in column
wear in offside front upper trunion bush recommend attention
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Nearside Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
border line deterioration in exhaust system rear end
clutch pedal rubber missing
coolant hose in poor condition
corrosion in both rear outer sills
corrosion in offside front wheel arch area rear end
damage to nearside door mirror glass
nearside front outer sill corroded & holed
slight up & down movement at steering column
wear in offside front upper trunion bush recommend attention
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
bottom coolant hose in poor condition
clutch pedal rubber missing
corrosion in offside front wheel arch area rear end
damage to nearside door mirror glass
slight corrosion in both rear outer sills
slight play offside front top trunion bush
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
bottom coolant hose in poor condition
clutch pedal rubber missing
corrosion in offside front wheel arch area rear end
damage to nearside door mirror glass
slight corrosion in both rear outer sills
slight play offside front top trunion bush
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
bottom coolant hose very poor condition
clutch pedal rubber missing
corrosion nearside rear outer sill
damage to nearside door mirror glass
exhaust system to front pipe would benefit from attention
nearside front floor corroded & holed
nearside front under sill to floor corroded & holed
slight play in offside front top trunion bush
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device insecure (3.1.4b) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
bottom coolant hose very poor condition
clutch pedal rubber missing
corrosion nearside rear outer sill
damage to nearside door mirror glass
exhaust system to front pipe would benefit from attention
nearside front floor corroded & holed
nearside front under sill to floor corroded & holed
slight play in offside front top trunion bush
corrosion generally in nearside rear sill end wheel arch area
deterioration in rear leaf spring bushes
nearside door mirror cracked
wiper blades in poor condition
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
deterioration in rear leaf spring bushes
nearside door mirror cracked
wiper blades in poor condition
How Reliable is the MG Midget?
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SBL 779M is a 1974 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
Across all 1974 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 40,999 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 SBL 779M, 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 52 years old, this MG Midget is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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SBL 779M is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 8 January 1974.
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