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CHT 460J

1971 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

93,460 mi
Last recorded93,460 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1971 MG Midget36,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCHT 460J
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 93,460 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to inner sill,not within a prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 93,382 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2025 93,365 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Slight play in axle king pin

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Floor pan corroded but not within 30cm

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 May 2024 93,354 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 19 May 2023 93,346 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front King pin has slight play

Offside Front King pin has slight play

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 5 May 2023 93,342 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front King pin has slight play

Offside Front King pin has slight play

Offside Rear Indicator not flashing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 93,165 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Split on end (3.4 (b) (i))

Up and down movement in steering column

Pass 20 Mar 2019 92,485 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

clutch pedal rubber is missing

Pass 3 Aug 2011 92,443 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 88,907 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 88,907 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 88,894 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 88,884 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 87,834 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 87,664 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 85,700 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 85,700 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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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CHT 460J is a 1971 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 CHT 460J, 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.

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CHT 460J is a 1971 MG Midget, first registered on 16 June 1971.

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