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AJZ 9233

1971 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2018
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

4,020 mi
Last recorded4,020 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2017
Typical for 1971 MG Midget36,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJZ 9233
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2017 4,020 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint trunnions (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint trunnions (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint trunnions (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint trunnions (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 4,015 miles

OSF close to shocker mount bolt

rear wings rusty

slight play in both front king pin lower bushes

Fail 1 Aug 2014 4,015 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

OSF close to shocker mount bolt

rear wings rusty

slight play in both front king pin lower bushes

Pass 26 Jul 2012 4,013 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 17 Jul 2012 4,013 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 3,932 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 13 Jul 2011 3,932 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 3,882 miles

underside of the vehicle corroded and wax oiled.

Fail 5 Jun 2009 3,882 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

underside of the vehicle corroded and wax oiled.

Pass 7 May 2008 3,739 miles

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

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

smoke being emmitted from rear

Fail 6 May 2008 3,739 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

smoke being emmitted from rear

Pass 28 Apr 2006 3,510 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 3,504 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

emmiting small ammounts of blue smoke on idle

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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AJZ 9233 is a 1971 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 AJZ 9233, 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 AJZ 9233 registered?

AJZ 9233 is a 1971 MG Midget, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is AJZ 9233 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJZ 9233 shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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