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ACH 897H

1970 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

42,518 mi
Last recorded42,518 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2020
Typical for 1970 MG Midget35,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACH 897H
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2020 42,518 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 42,188 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 41,604 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 39,385 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 39,384 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 39,384 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 39,382 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 39,380 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 39,377 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 39,377 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 39,314 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 39,259 miles

all welding repairs covered with sealer

both rack gaters deterioated

lots of welding done all looks good,rear end of vehicle ,boot area slight flakey,

play in steering coulum & rack slight.

rack slighty nochey when testing side to side on wheel

slight deterioation on front no plate

Fail 14 Jun 2011 39,259 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both rack gaters deterioated

lots of welding done all looks good,rear end of vehicle ,boot area slight flakey,

play in steering coulum & rack slight.

rack slighty nochey when testing side to side on wheel

slight deterioation on front no plate

Pass 15 Jun 2010 39,236 miles

all rear leaf spring bushes deterioated

both front seat belts slighty frayed

n/s/r tyre has slight cracking on

Pass 12 Jun 2009 39,140 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight corrosion on front subframe

slight play in sterring system

Fail 4 Jun 2009 39,140 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight corrosion on front subframe

slight play in sterring system

Pass 20 Jun 2008 38,951 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Oil leak

all repairs heavily covered in schutz and underseal

flakey corrosion underside of vehicle and all covered in schutz and sealer

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 10 Jun 2008 38,948 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Oil leak

flakey corrosion underside of vehicle and all covered in schutz and sealer

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 25 May 2007 38,485 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 38,484 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

BOTH REAR TYRES WALLS SLIGHT CRACKING

Fail 18 May 2006 38,027 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2006 38,027 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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ACH 897H is a 1970 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 ACH 897H, 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.

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What year was ACH 897H registered?

ACH 897H is a 1970 MG Midget, first registered on 3 February 1970.

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