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CRC 323J

1970 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

76,637 mi
Last recorded76,637 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2018
Typical for 1970 MG Midget35,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCRC 323J
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2018 76,637 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 76,023 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 74,619 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 71,702 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 68,803 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 64,450 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 60,953 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 60,944 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 57,723 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 57,661 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

nearside rear half shaft seal leaking

Pass 15 Mar 2010 56,394 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 56,384 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 47,680 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 39,423 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 38,025 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 30,845 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak from rear axle half shaft oil seal

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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CRC 323J 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 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CRC 323J, 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

How do I check the history of CRC 323J?

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What year was CRC 323J registered?

CRC 323J is a 1970 MG Midget, first registered on 1 August 1970.

Is CRC 323J safe to buy?

The MOT history for CRC 323J shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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