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AKX 951K

1971 MG Midget

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

4,826 mi
Last recorded4,826 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 1971 MG Midget36,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKX 951K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 4,826 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 4,630 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both rear wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 4,536 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2023 4,523 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower trunion bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 4,332 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 4,191 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2021 4,191 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 3,891 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 3,464 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Rear bush deteriorating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 2,684 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 1,913 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 1,409 miles

Nearside Front Brake discs slightly warped.

Pass 14 May 2015 1,302 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 1,227 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 1,115 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 1,085 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 887 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 641 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 135 miles

offside rear axle strap insecure.

Pass 4 Jun 2008 87,256 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 87,256 miles

Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Battery insecure

wireing insecure chaffing on steering rack on offside

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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AKX 951K is a 1971 MG Midget in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AKX 951K, 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 AKX 951K registered?

AKX 951K is a 1971 MG Midget, first registered on 1 August 1971.

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