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AMF 161H

1970 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2015
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

34,488 mi
Last recorded34,488 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2014
Typical for 1970 MG Midget35,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAMF 161H
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2014 34,488 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 34,446 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 34,085 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 33,074 miles

corrosion in front crossmember(close to suspension fixing),advise welding asap

play in offside inner end of steering rack,limited vision on exact wear due to covered parts

play in steering column bush through bulkhead

Fail 29 Jun 2011 33,074 miles

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

Nearside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

corrosion in front crossmember(close to suspension fixing),advise welding asap

play in offside inner end of steering rack,limited vision on exact wear due to covered parts

play in steering column bush through bulkhead

Pass 28 Jun 2010 32,166 miles

clutch fault

handbrake travel on the limit

nearside front brake hose close to inner sidewall of tyre on lock

nearside seat belt slow in releasing

play in offside end of steering rack,limited vision on exact wear due to covered parts

play in steering column bush through bulkhead

Pass 10 May 2008 30,757 miles

corrosion on n/s/f floorpan

corrosion on o/s/f chassis rail

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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AMF 161H is a 1970 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1970 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 35,558 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 AMF 161H, 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 56 years old, this MG Midget is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AMF 161H registered?

AMF 161H is a 1970 MG Midget, first registered on 6 February 1970.

Is AMF 161H safe to buy?

The MOT history for AMF 161H shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AMF 161H have outstanding finance?

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