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AOF 579K

1971 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

20,761 mi
Last recorded20,761 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 1971 MG Midget36,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAOF 579K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2017 20,761 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)

PARK BRAKE LEVER REQUIRES ADJUSTMENT

Fail 9 Jun 2017 20,758 miles

Front wheel bearing has excessive play BOTH (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play BOTH (2.6.2)

Pass 21 May 2016 19,251 miles

Wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting all (4.2.B.5)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 70,723 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015

Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 69,769 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 69,769 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 68,836 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 68,834 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 31 May 2012 68,479 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Jul 2011 68,437 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 68,437 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 68,429 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

bonnet catch stiff

rear no plate in poor condition

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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AOF 579K is a 1971 MG Midget in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 AOF 579K, 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 AOF 579K registered?

AOF 579K is a 1971 MG Midget, first registered on 5 November 1971.

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