MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,987 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
underbody undersealed
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
salight play in front anti roll bar mount bushes
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
slight corrosion under the vehicle
oil leak from gear box
slight play in steering rack
slight play in suspension arm top ball joint
undernith heavily wax oiled
Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
front brake discs have slight disstortion
How Reliable is the MG Midget?
Based on 84,419 MOT tests across 9,949 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SBM 598J is a 1971 MG Midget in Orange with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
Across all 1971 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 36,459 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 SBM 598J, 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 55 years old, this MG Midget is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was SBM 598J registered?
SBM 598J is a 1971 MG Midget, first registered on 2 April 1971.
Is SBM 598J safe to buy?
The MOT history for SBM 598J shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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