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AHW 21J

1971 MG Midget

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2007
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

61,481 mi
Last recorded61,481 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2007
Typical for 1971 MG Midget36,459 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAHW 21J
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Jun 2007 61,481 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 3 Jan 2007 61,470 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

different pattern wheel fitted to n/s/r

extensive repairs to rear floor/chassis

front suspension joints worn

o/s/r tyre inner sidewall marked

Pass 25 Jan 2006 60,876 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2005 60,876 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Advanced corrosion to front suspension lower arms.

Advanced corrosion to front to rear metal brake pipes.

Advanced corrosion to front valance/front panel.

Advanced corrosion to nearside rear inner wheel arch over axle.

Advanced wear in general to steering rack assembly.

Advanced wear to offside rear lever arm shocker assembly in general.

Corrosion in general to exhaust system.

Corrosion to brake pipes leading to front hoses.

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Note.Engine runs slightly rough.

Note.New fuel tank fitted.

Note.Vehicle has had extensive floor pan repairs.

Offside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Perishing to rear roadspring bushes in general.

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Slight binding to nearside front wheel.

Slight binding to nearside rear wheel.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Wear in general to handbrake linkage on rear axle.

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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AHW 21J is a 1971 MG Midget in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

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 AHW 21J, 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 AHW 21J registered?

AHW 21J is a 1971 MG Midget, first registered on 11 January 1971.

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