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AVO 318H

1970 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

44,412 mi
Last recorded44,412 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 1970 MG Midget35,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAVO 318H
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2017 44,412 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 44,387 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2016 44,387 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 44,356 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 44,352 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2012 44,286 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 44,199 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 44,077 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 44,077 miles

Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 May 2009 43,722 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 43,722 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Main beam warning lamp inop

Pass 9 May 2008 43,303 miles

cracks appearing on all four tyre outer sidewalls

Fail 1 May 2008 43,267 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

cracks appearing on all four tyre outer sidewalls

Pass 17 Apr 2007 42,864 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 40,201 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2006 40,201 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor 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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AVO 318H is a 1970 MG Midget in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1970 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 35,558 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 AVO 318H, 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 56 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 AVO 318H registered?

AVO 318H is a 1970 MG Midget, first registered on 10 April 1970.

Is AVO 318H safe to buy?

The MOT history for AVO 318H shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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