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CUK 863J

1970 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

50,259 mi
Last recorded50,259 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2017
Typical for 1970 MG Midget35,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCUK 863J
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2017 50,259 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 48,449 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play inner ball joint s slightly worn (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear of floor away from prescribed areas in poor condition

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement both sets of shackle bushes worn (2.4.B.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 46,894 miles

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

underside of vehicle heavily welded appears sound

Pass 3 Nov 2014 45,410 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

previous welding repairs to n/sfloor area starting to corrode again

Pass 4 Nov 2013 43,846 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 42,353 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 42,348 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 40,505 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 38,820 miles

Offside Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2009 37,112 miles

underside of vehicle heavily welded and patched and coated with underseal

Pass 3 Nov 2008 35,050 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 33,027 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 30,820 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2005 28,592 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 28,551 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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CUK 863J is a 1970 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 CUK 863J, 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

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What year was CUK 863J registered?

CUK 863J is a 1970 MG Midget, first registered on 2 August 1970.

Is CUK 863J safe to buy?

The MOT history for CUK 863J shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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