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AJF 263K

1971 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,998 mi
Last recorded40,998 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2017
Typical for 1971 MG Midget36,459 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJF 263K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 28 Nov 2017 40,998 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 29 Jul 2016 40,966 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Jul 2015 40,717 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 40,566 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2013 40,273 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 40,077 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 39,823 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 39,497 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 39,182 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 38,639 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 38,222 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 37,964 miles

all brakes binding slightly

front shockabsorbers weak

n/s front tyre slightly worn

slight wear in n/s lower trunnion

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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AJF 263K is a 1971 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AJF 263K, 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

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What year was AJF 263K registered?

AJF 263K is a 1971 MG Midget, first registered on 24 August 1971.

Is AJF 263K safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJF 263K shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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