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APC 401

1933 MG Midget

Black Petrol 746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

4,101 mi
Last recorded4,101 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2011
Typical for 1933 MG Midget4,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPC 401
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1933
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine746cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2011 4,101 miles

Oil leak

Slight play both front wheel bearings

Pass 12 Jun 2010 3,920 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 3,900 miles

Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 5 May 2009 3,748 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 May 2008 3,610 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 3,411 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 3,280 miles

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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APC 401 is a 1933 MG Midget in Black with a 746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1933 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.7% with a typical mileage of 4,182 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 APC 401, 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 93 years old, this MG Midget is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of APC 401?

You can check the full history of APC 401 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was APC 401 registered?

APC 401 is a 1933 MG Midget, first registered on 3 March 1933.

Is APC 401 safe to buy?

The MOT history for APC 401 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 APC 401 have outstanding finance?

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