MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,205 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
o/s/f sill and floor corroded.
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
hole in o/s front sill
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
hole in o/s front sill
o/s/f sill corroded
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing (2.2.D.2d)
o/s/f sill corroded
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Centre Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)
How Reliable is the MG Midget?
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TXF 286L is a 1973 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
Across all 1973 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 36,544 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 TXF 286L, 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 53 years old, this MG Midget is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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TXF 286L is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 1 June 1973.
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