MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
70,283 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)
Oil leak
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion
excessive engine oil leak
front exhaust lays very close to floor panel
ignition lock insecure on steering coloum
slight play in n/s/f king pin assembly
small hole in rear floor pan panel
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 Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
excessive oil leak engine dripping onto ground
front exhaust lays very close to body
ignition lock insecure on steering column
n/s/r hub oil seal leaking
slight play in n/s/f king pin assembley
two small holes in rear floor pan
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
both rear hub oil seals and gaskets leaking
engine oil leaks
front of exhaust system lays very close to floor pan
small hole in o/s/r inner wing to boot panel
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
engine oil leaks
exhaust front pipe lays very close to body
n/s/r hub oil seal leaking
o/s/r boot floor to inner wing holed
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
oil leak
slight movement ns steering rack
slight movement os steering rack
unable to open boot
unable to see brake pads
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UJY 414L is a 1973 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 UJY 414L, 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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UJY 414L is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 6 July 1973.
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