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ATU 136K

1971 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2019
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

11,110 mi
Last recorded11,110 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 1971 MG Midget36,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationATU 136K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 28 Mar 2018 11,110 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

slight lift in both sides lower trunions

Pass 27 Mar 2017 10,075 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

slight lift in both sides lower trunions

Pass 4 Mar 2016 9,291 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight lift in both sides trunions

slight play in rack ends

Pass 10 Mar 2015 7,023 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

offside rack end slight play

Pass 12 Feb 2014 1,809 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front suspention slightly lower

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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ATU 136K is a 1971 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 ATU 136K, 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

How do I check the history of ATU 136K?

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What year was ATU 136K registered?

ATU 136K is a 1971 MG Midget, first registered on 9 September 1971.

Is ATU 136K safe to buy?

The MOT history for ATU 136K shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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