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Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
slight play in nearside front lower kingpin
slight play in offside front lower kingpin
Nearside Front slight play in lower king pin
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front slight play in lower king pin
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front slight play in lower king pin
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front slight play in lower king pin
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
nearside front and offside front king pins have slight wear,lower
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement kingpin (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement kingpin (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
slight play in nearside and offside front lower kingpins
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion box section (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion box section (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Oil leak
nearside front footwell has corrosion
oil leak
slight play in nearside front and offside front lower suspension joints
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
nearside front footwell has corrosion
oil leak
slight play in nearside front and offside front lower suspension joints
slight play in nearside and offside front lower kingpin joints
Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
slight play in nearside and offside front lower kingpin joints
Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Oil leak
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
nearside front floor to wheel arch has a hole caused by corrosion
under vehicle showing signs of corrosion in all areas
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Oil leak
nearside front floor to wheel arch has a hole caused by corrosion
under vehicle showing signs of corrosion in all areas
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
slight corrosion in nearside front floor
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
axle oil leak
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
axle oil leak
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
steering pulls to left slightly when braking
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
offside rear axle halfshaft has slight end float
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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TEF 680M is a 1974 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.
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 TEF 680M, 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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TEF 680M is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 14 May 1974.
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