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ANK 272N

1971 MG Midget

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2010
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

65,872 mi
Last recorded65,872 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2009
Typical for 1971 MG Midget36,459 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationANK 272N
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2009 65,872 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

some noise from the o/s/f hub bearing.

Fail 25 Feb 2009 65,867 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

o/s/f,and both rear hubs loose on the splined hubs,locked up and now ok.

some noise from the o/s/f hub bearing.

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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ANK 272N is a 1971 MG Midget in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 ANK 272N, 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

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What year was ANK 272N registered?

ANK 272N is a 1971 MG Midget, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is ANK 272N safe to buy?

The MOT history for ANK 272N shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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