MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
20,431 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
front seats mounted on wood
headlamp aim on upper limit
king pins worn
rear brake pipes poorly secured
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
oil leak
How Reliable is the MG Miget?
Based on 958 MOT tests across 104 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SWL 485J is a 1971 MG Miget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
Across all 1971 MG Miget models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 26,736 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 Miget fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 37 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SWL 485J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The MG Miget typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 55 years old, this MG Miget is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was SWL 485J registered?
SWL 485J is a 1971 MG Miget, first registered on 21 June 1971.
Is SWL 485J safe to buy?
The MOT history for SWL 485J shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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