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ATR 71K

1971 MG Midget

Orange Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

15,461 mi
Last recorded15,461 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 1971 MG Midget36,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationATR 71K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1971
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2017 15,461 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

offside front inner arch corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2017 15,446 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking from inside of brake drum (3.6.A.1)

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

Front poor washer jet performance

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 15,212 miles

Nearside door shut corroded

front brake hoses slightly twisted

front inner arches corroded

slight play in offside inner steering arm

Fail 1 Jul 2016 15,206 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside door shut corroded

front brake hoses slightly twisted

front inner arches corroded

slight play in offside inner steering arm

Pass 29 Jul 2013 15,102 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2011 14,785 miles

front number plate cracked

oil leak

play in steering rack

Pass 29 Jul 2009 14,576 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 9 Jun 2009 14,542 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 14,226 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2008 14,220 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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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ATR 71K is a 1971 MG Midget in Orange with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ATR 71K, 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 ATR 71K registered?

ATR 71K is a 1971 MG Midget, first registered on 23 August 1971.

Is ATR 71K safe to buy?

The MOT history for ATR 71K shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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