MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
1,481 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute All indicators (4.4.4 (a))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Some corrosion coming through underseal
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute All indicators (4.4.4 (a))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Some corrosion coming through underseal
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Some corrosion starting to come through underseal
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Exhaust silencer slightly loose front pipe (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
wiper condition
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
exhaust in poor condition
petrol pipe within engine bay appears very old and replacement recommended
prop shaft rear UJ in worn condition - needs attention
Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
exhaust in poor condition
petrol pipe within engine bay appears very old and replacement recommended
prop shaft rear UJ in worn condition - needs attention
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
exhaust repaired with bandage type products
fuel pipes in engine bay "aged" , replacement recommended
slight play in front lower trunnion joints n/s and o/s
welded repairs to vehicle underside covered in underseal
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
exhaust repaired with bandage type products
fuel pipes in engine bay "aged" , replacement recommended
slight play in front lower trunnion joints n/s and o/s
welded repairs to vehicle underside covered in underseal
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
slight play in both front trunnions
vehicle underside covered in protective coatings
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Tyres appear to be aged - recommend further checking as to age of manufacture. The use of tyres older than 10 years is not generally recommended
welded patch repairs covered in protective underseal coatings
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Tyres appear to be aged - recommend further checking as to age of manufacture. The use of tyres older than 10 years is not generally recommended
welded patch repairs covered in protective underseal coatings
How Reliable is the MG Midget?
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URS 494K is a 1972 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
Across all 1972 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 33,792 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 URS 494K, 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 54 years old, this MG Midget is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was URS 494K registered?
URS 494K is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 20 June 1972.
Is URS 494K safe to buy?
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