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ABB 208J

1970 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2019
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,734 mi
Last recorded95,734 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2018
Typical for 1970 MG Midget35,558 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABB 208J
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2018 95,734 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 92,089 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 86,851 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 10,243 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 6,100 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 6,088 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

offside front shockabsorber weak

Pass 11 Jan 2013 1,183 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 1,181 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

How Reliable is the MG Midget?

Based on 84,419 MOT tests across 9,949 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
286
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
9,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,648
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,284
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,239
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,079
Stop lamp not working 2,058
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ABB 208J is a 1970 MG Midget in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 ABB 208J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ABB 208J?

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What year was ABB 208J registered?

ABB 208J is a 1970 MG Midget, first registered on 1 September 1970.

Is ABB 208J safe to buy?

The MOT history for ABB 208J shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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