MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
39,132 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
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)
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)
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
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
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
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
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)
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
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
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
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)
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)
Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
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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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