MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
71,961 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Upper Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Upper Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Coolant leak
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Upper Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
both front wiper blades stiff but clear screen
both sterring rack boots twisting on lock
mild blue smoke out exhaust when reved up
n/s/r number plate light dull
n/s/r wheel arch bump stop corroding
o/s and n/s rear leaf spring bushies perrishing
o/s/f flexi hose starting to crack and perrish
o/s/f seat belt requires help to return
o/s/f shoker / lever arm slight side play
How Reliable is the MG Midget?
Based on 84,419 MOT tests across 9,949 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YRR 798H is a 1970 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1970 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 35,558 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 YRR 798H, 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 56 years old, this MG Midget is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was YRR 798H registered?
YRR 798H is a 1970 MG Midget, first registered on 13 January 1970.
Is YRR 798H safe to buy?
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