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CTD 747J

1971 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

78,534 mi
Last recorded78,534 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 1971 MG Midget36,459 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCTD 747J
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 78,534 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Apr 2016 78,521 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Slight play near side front wheel bearing

Pass 24 Jul 2014 78,495 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre sidewall deteriorating

oil leak at diff

Pass 23 Apr 2013 78,461 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 78,422 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 78,381 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 78,288 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 78,200 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 76,125 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 78,121 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 78,012 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE 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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CTD 747J is a 1971 MG Midget in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 CTD 747J, 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

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What year was CTD 747J registered?

CTD 747J is a 1971 MG Midget, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is CTD 747J safe to buy?

The MOT history for CTD 747J shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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