MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
76,871 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt On BOTH Sides of vehicle (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Front Tyre valves deteriorated on BOTH Sides of vehicle
Front Washer jet blocked
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Bushes worn on BOTH Sides of vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Lower Shock absorbers has light misting of oil On BOTH Sides of vehicle (5.3.2 (b))
Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive Throttle choke sticking (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive Throttle choke sticking (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt On BOTH Sides of vehicle (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Front Tyre valves deteriorated on BOTH Sides of vehicle
Front Washer jet blocked
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Bushes worn on BOTH Sides of vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Lower Shock absorbers has light misting of oil On BOTH Sides of vehicle (5.3.2 (b))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front shock absorber arm split pin missing
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front steering rack boot slightly deteriorated / cracking
Offside Front washer jet blocked
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
n/s/f and o/s/f tyre valves deteriorated / splitting
Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front shock absorber arm split pin missing
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component insecurely attached arm securing nuts missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front steering rack boot slightly deteriorated / cracking
Offside Front washer jet blocked
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
n/s/f and o/s/f tyre valves deteriorated / splitting
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
n/s/r shockabsorber weak
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
n/s/r hub oil seal seeping.
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
n/s/r axle leaking oil on rear brakes
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
How Reliable is the MG Midget?
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FLR 230T is a 1979 MG Midget in Green with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
Across all 1979 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 52,028 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 FLR 230T, 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 47 years old, this MG Midget is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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FLR 230T is a 1979 MG Midget, first registered on 1 May 1979.
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