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SPY 122X

1982 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2023
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

39,132 mi
Last recorded39,132 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2022
Typical for 1982 MG Midget51,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSPY 122X
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2022 39,132 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 39,126 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

lift evident o/s front kingpin

Pass 19 Jul 2017 33,543 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 32,906 miles

Both rear service brake slightly low effort

Both the front tyres are worn almost bald on the inner edges

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear tyre worn almost bald on the inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 19 Jul 2016 32,865 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing Upper/inner mount (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering Also excessive lift (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint Top trunion assy (2.5.B.1a)

Both rear service brake slightly low effort

Both the front tyres are worn almost bald on the inner edges

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear tyre worn almost bald on the inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 28,731 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside rear tyre has worn bald on the inner edge

offside and nearside front tyres are wearing on the inner edges

Fail 4 Jun 2015 28,728 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Coolant leak

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

brake pedal feels a little spongy

nearside rear tyre has worn bald on the inner edge

offside and nearside front tyres are wearing on the inner edges

Pass 9 Jun 2014 26,731 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 17 May 2013 15,597 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 16 May 2013 15,589 miles

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 30 May 2012 15,563 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Rear Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

O/S/F Inner track rod joint has play

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Chassis is twisted around tunnel area and has moved position of passenger seat , hand brake , fuel line etc

Pass 17 Mar 2011 2,501 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 2,501 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Mar 2010 8,117 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 16 Mar 2010 8,117 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 68,723 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 68,723 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 51,223 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 51,223 miles

Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

How Reliable is the MG Midget?

Based on 84,419 MOT tests across 9,949 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
286
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
9,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,648
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,284
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,239
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,079
Stop lamp not working 2,058
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SPY 122X is a 1982 MG Midget in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

Across all 1982 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 51,223 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 SPY 122X, 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 44 years old, this MG Midget is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SPY 122X is a 1982 MG Midget, first registered on 1 February 1982.

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