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CNX 213J

1971 MG Midget

Cream Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

4,271 mi
Last recorded4,271 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 1971 MG Midget36,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCNX 213J
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1971
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 4,271 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 4,206 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 4,183 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 4,181 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 4,068 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 3,651 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 3,651 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 3,408 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 3,408 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 3,263 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 3,263 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 2,303 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 702 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 410 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 409 miles

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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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CNX 213J is a 1971 MG Midget in Cream with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 CNX 213J, 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

How do I check the history of CNX 213J?

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What year was CNX 213J registered?

CNX 213J is a 1971 MG Midget, first registered on 20 April 1971.

Is CNX 213J safe to buy?

The MOT history for CNX 213J shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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