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AUB 562J

1971 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

20,029 mi
Last recorded20,029 miles
Recorded on2 May 2014
Typical for 1971 MG Midget36,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAUB 562J
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2014 20,029 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 19,670 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 19,555 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 19,181 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2010 18,465 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 18,356 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 18,356 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 May 2006 17,664 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 17,660 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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AUB 562J is a 1971 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 AUB 562J, 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 AUB 562J registered?

AUB 562J is a 1971 MG Midget, first registered on 1 February 1971.

Is AUB 562J safe to buy?

The MOT history for AUB 562J shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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