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AGD 831J

1971 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

33,238 mi
Last recorded33,238 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2010
Typical for 1971 MG Midget36,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAGD 831J
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2010 33,238 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 33,105 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 32,837 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 32,404 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 32,404 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 3 Jul 2006 31,691 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 31,691 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 31,689 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Road wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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AGD 831J is a 1971 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AGD 831J, 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 AGD 831J?

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What year was AGD 831J registered?

AGD 831J is a 1971 MG Midget, first registered on 17 May 1971.

Is AGD 831J safe to buy?

The MOT history for AGD 831J 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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