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AKD 831K

1971 MG Midget

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

41,009 mi
Last recorded41,009 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2017
Typical for 1971 MG Midget36,459 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKD 831K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2017 41,009 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 40,778 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside rear tyre perished

Oil leak

Fail 3 Apr 2014 40,768 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside rear tyre perished

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2010 40,694 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 39,788 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 39,788 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 38,763 miles

front floors corroded

nearside front suspension has slight lift

offside suspension soft

Pass 16 Mar 2007 38,343 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2007 38,337 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Coolant leak

slight corrsion on front panel

slight corrsion on o/s/f under frame

Fail 14 Oct 2006 38,319 miles

Brake linkage excessively worn and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake performance not tested due to corroseion

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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AKD 831K is a 1971 MG Midget in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AKD 831K, 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 AKD 831K registered?

AKD 831K is a 1971 MG Midget, first registered on 4 August 1971.

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