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AKC 863K

1971 MG Midget

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

58,813 mi
Last recorded58,813 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2014
Typical for 1971 MG Midget36,459 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKC 863K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2014 58,813 miles

tyres side walls cracking

Pass 10 May 2013 58,744 miles

Nearside 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 3 Apr 2012 58,669 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 58,474 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 58,326 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 58,158 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 57,222 miles

Offside Rear Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

o/s/f wheel bearing slight noisey

Pass 17 Sep 2007 57,222 miles

o/s/f wheel bearing slight noisey

Pass 3 Oct 2006 56,125 miles

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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AKC 863K is a 1971 MG Midget in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AKC 863K, 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 AKC 863K?

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What year was AKC 863K registered?

AKC 863K is a 1971 MG Midget, first registered on 30 July 1971.

Is AKC 863K safe to buy?

The MOT history for AKC 863K shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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