CarVerify

Free Car Check

ABV 757A

1971 MG Midget

White Petrol 1098cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

83,725 mi
Last recorded83,725 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2006
Typical for 1971 MG Midget36,459 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this MG
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationABV 757A
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2006 83,725 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 83,725 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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
Full MG Midget reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

ABV 757A is a 1971 MG Midget in White with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1971 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 36,459 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 ABV 757A, 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 55 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 ABV 757A?

You can check the full history of ABV 757A by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was ABV 757A registered?

ABV 757A is a 1971 MG Midget, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is ABV 757A safe to buy?

The MOT history for ABV 757A shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ABV 757A have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on ABV 757A. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.