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CLR 586H

1970 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

64,477 mi
Last recorded64,477 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 1970 MG Midget35,558 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCLR 586H
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2018 64,477 miles

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush NS&OS . Lower trunnion also. (2.5.A.3a)

Fluid leak from clutch slave cylinder.

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 May 2017 63,742 miles

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush And lower trunion. (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 May 2016 62,700 miles

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush and lower trunion (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 11 May 2015 61,692 miles

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

Slight play in OSF king pin and lower trunion.

Pass 30 Apr 2014 60,250 miles

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

Slight playin osf trunion and kingpin.

Pass 7 May 2013 59,231 miles

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

Slight play in os king pin and lower trunion.

Fail 7 May 2013 59,231 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Slight play in os king pin and lower trunion.

Pass 30 Apr 2012 57,458 miles

Slight play in osf lower trunion.

Fail 30 Apr 2012 57,458 miles

Slight play in osf lower trunion.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 28 Apr 2011 55,986 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

OSF brakehose close to wheel on full right hand lock.

Pass 28 Apr 2011 55,986 miles

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

OSF brakehose close to wheel on full right hand lock.

Pass 18 May 2010 54,310 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Slight roughness in nsf wheel bearing.

Pass 14 May 2009 53,264 miles

OS wiper blade deteriorating. Play in os lower trunion. NSF brake binding slightly.

Pass 19 May 2008 51,591 miles

NS&OS front brake binding slightly. Signs of slight wear/play in os front lower trunion.

Pass 21 May 2007 50,614 miles

Play in os lower trunion.

Rear Brake clevis joint worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Pass 15 May 2006 49,586 miles

Signs of wear/play in os front lower trunion. †Front brakes binding slightly [new pads] †Rear parking brake quadrant requires adjustment.

oil leak

propshaft defective

Pass 22 Apr 2005 47,915 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN OSF LOWER TRUNION

Fail 22 Apr 2005 47,915 miles

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

SLIGHT PLAY IN OSF LOWER TRUNION

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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CLR 586H is a 1970 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CLR 586H, 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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CLR 586H is a 1970 MG Midget, first registered on 1 February 1970.

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