MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,303 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced been undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns/os (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged cracking perrished (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front signs of anti roll bar linkage rubbing on suspension arm
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns/os (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged cracking perrished (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front signs of anti roll bar linkage rubbing on suspension arm
Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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JOF 781L is a 1973 MG Midget in Purple with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
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 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 JOF 781L, 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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What year was JOF 781L registered?
JOF 781L is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 12 June 1973.
Is JOF 781L safe to buy?
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