MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
861 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
How Reliable is the MG Midget?
Based on 84,419 MOT tests across 9,949 vehicles.
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AHO 288J is a 1971 MG Midget in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 AHO 288J, 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.
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What year was AHO 288J registered?
AHO 288J is a 1971 MG Midget, first registered on 5 April 1971.
Is AHO 288J safe to buy?
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