MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,575 miAbove average mileage for this year
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offside rear shocker stabilizer slight leak
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (7.1.2)
Offside Rear shocker stabilizer slight leak
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (7.1.2)
Offside Rear shocker stabilizer slight leak
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
exhaust slightly blowing front two pin holes
slight oil leaks
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
exhaust slightly blowing front pipe two pin holes
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
exhaust slightly blowing at front joint
o/s/r shocker slightly leaking
oil on rear diff
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
slight oil leaks
slight wear in nearside front kingpin
slight wear in offside front wheel bearing
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
all tyre treads looking low in pressure
slight oil leaks
slight wear in nearside front kingpin
slight wear in offside wheel bearing
Gearbox oil leak and rear diff
cardboard on petrol cap
radiator hose perishing and slightly leaking
rocker cover leaking slightly
slight wear in steering colum
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
cardboard on petrol cap
gear oil leak from gearbox and rear diff
radiator hose perishing and slightly leaking
rocker cover leaking slightly
slight wear in steering colum
engine oil leak
slight play in both front king pins
slight wear both rack ends
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
engine oil leak
slight play in both front king pins
slight wear both rack ends
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
gear oil leak from box and diff
n/s revearse light inop
slight brake judder o/s/f brake
slight wear in both front king pins
n/s/f tyre 2mm
slight play o/s/f king pin
slight playy n/s/f king pin
slight wear in front anti roll holding bushies
How Reliable is the MG Midget?
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XNF 140S is a 1978 MG Midget in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
Across all 1978 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 57,304 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 XNF 140S, 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 48 years old, this MG Midget is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was XNF 140S registered?
XNF 140S is a 1978 MG Midget, first registered on 17 May 1978.
Is XNF 140S safe to buy?
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