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AYY 985H

1970 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

71,965 mi
Last recorded71,965 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2011
Typical for 1970 MG Midget35,558 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAYY 985H
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2011 71,965 miles

exhaust pipe starting to rust

slight lift in both front trunions

slight play in top steering column bush

steel brake pipes starting to rust

Fail 8 Jul 2011 71,965 miles

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

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

exhaust pipe starting to rust

slight lift in both front trunions

slight play in top steering column bush

steel brake pipes starting to rust

Pass 6 May 2010 70,810 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 65,011 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 65,011 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

all front brake pipes slightly rusted

body corrosion underside

lefthand and righthand front suspension trunions have slight wear

righthand rear shock absorber has slight weep

Pass 23 May 2008 64,924 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front tyres wearing very uneven suspect tracking incorrect

Fail 23 May 2008 64,924 miles

Brake pedal excessively corroded (3.3.A.1a)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front tyres wearing very uneven suspect tracking incorrect

Pass 3 May 2007 64,884 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 64,884 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 64,526 miles

nearside king pin has slight lift

offside lower kingpin/wishbone attachment bushes have slight play

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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AYY 985H is a 1970 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AYY 985H, 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.

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What year was AYY 985H registered?

AYY 985H is a 1970 MG Midget, first registered on 16 April 1970.

Is AYY 985H safe to buy?

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