MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
6,759 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
oil leak on n/s/r brake back plate
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
"note" coolent under car/engine
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
damaged to engine sump/oil leaks
n/s/f steering rack perished
o/s/f wheel weights running close to track rod end locking nut
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Coolant leak
Oil leak
considrable travel on hand brake lever
lift evident o/s king pin
rear hub back plates oil evident
steering stiff
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)
Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the MG Midget?
Based on 84,419 MOT tests across 9,949 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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STL 800J is a 1971 MG Midget in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 STL 800J, 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 STL 800J registered?
STL 800J is a 1971 MG Midget, first registered on 1 March 1971.
Is STL 800J safe to buy?
The MOT history for STL 800J shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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