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ALG 303J

1971 MG Miget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

31,436 mi
Last recorded31,436 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 1971 MG Miget26,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALG 303J
MakeMG
ModelMiget
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 31,436 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 30,908 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 30,548 miles

advise slight play in nsf king pin ok after grease

Pass 27 Feb 2023 30,161 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 29,786 miles

advise play in nsf top trunion but ok after grease up no play at time of test

Pass 16 Mar 2021 29,456 miles

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 28,695 miles

Nearside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 28,204 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 27,602 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 26,998 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 26,998 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 26,088 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2015 26,088 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 25,201 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2013 23,872 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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 3 Apr 2013 23,872 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)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 22,706 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 22,706 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 21,229 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 21,229 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 19,902 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 18,508 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 16,992 miles

both front wheel bearings slight play

n/s/f king pin slight play

Pass 10 Mar 2007 16,878 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 8 Mar 2006 16,432 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 16,410 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

How Reliable is the MG Miget?

Based on 958 MOT tests across 104 vehicles.

75.9%
Pass Rate
309
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
104
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 37
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 27
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 26
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 21
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 21
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ALG 303J is a 1971 MG Miget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1971 MG Miget models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 26,736 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 Miget fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 37 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ALG 303J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Miget typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 55 years old, this MG Miget is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ALG 303J registered?

ALG 303J is a 1971 MG Miget, first registered on 2 July 1971.

Is ALG 303J safe to buy?

The MOT history for ALG 303J shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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