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ACD 835K

1971 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,473 mi
Last recorded80,473 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 1971 MG Midget36,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACD 835K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 80,473 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 80,443 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2024 80,434 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front shock absorber arm has slight play

Pass 4 Aug 2017 80,238 miles

Nearside suspension has slight play in ball joint

Offside suspension has slight play in ball joint

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Aug 2016 79,882 miles

Nearside steering rack gaiter perished

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Fail 29 Jul 2016 79,882 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside steering rack gaiter perished

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 29 Jul 2015 79,777 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 79,775 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 79,697 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 79,641 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 79,641 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2007 79,914 miles

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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ACD 835K is a 1971 MG Midget in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ACD 835K, 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 ACD 835K?

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What year was ACD 835K registered?

ACD 835K is a 1971 MG Midget, first registered on 12 August 1971.

Is ACD 835K safe to buy?

The MOT history for ACD 835K shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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