MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,706 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
surface corrosion rear spings o/s n/s front rear floors inner rear arches exshaut boot floor
Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
surface corrosion rear spings o/s n/s front rear floors inner rear arches exshaut boot floor
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
surface corrosion rear floors
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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PJB 989M is a 1973 MG Midget in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 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 PJB 989M, 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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PJB 989M is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 15 August 1973.
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