MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,487 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Front tyre perished
Nearside Rear hub oil leak
Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
propshaft u/j worn
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear exhaust mounting deteriorating
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)
Corrosion in nearside front inner wheel arch (rear of) but not in specified area.
Nearside front damper appears weak and some signs of fliuid leakage.
Some lift and wear in nearside front suspension kingpin.
small split on nearside wiper blade.
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SYG 316M is a 1974 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
Across all 1974 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 40,999 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 SYG 316M, 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 52 years old, this MG Midget is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was SYG 316M registered?
SYG 316M is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 1 June 1974.
Is SYG 316M safe to buy?
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