MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
13,198 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm fractured (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)
Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the MG Midget?
Based on 84,419 MOT tests across 9,949 vehicles.
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AFD 396J 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 62.5%.
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 AFD 396J, 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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How do I check the history of AFD 396J?
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What year was AFD 396J registered?
AFD 396J is a 1970 MG Midget, first registered on 4 August 1970.
Is AFD 396J safe to buy?
The MOT history for AFD 396J shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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