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CVK 443J

1971 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

941 mi
Last recorded941 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2024
Typical for 1971 MG Midget36,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCVK 443J
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2024 941 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play Both Front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2024 941 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both Front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 899 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2023 899 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component damaged and seriously weakened Suspension return strap broken (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 870 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 826 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 798 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 798 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 500 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 500 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 13,391 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2016 13,385 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 13,248 miles

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

nearside front tyre cracking and worn on inner edge just outside centre three quarters.

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 30 Apr 2014 13,178 miles

n/s/f tyre worn close to limit on inner edge

tyres cracking

Pass 13 Nov 2013 13,178 miles

both rear tyres cracking

n/s/f tyre cracking and wearing on inner edges just outside centre three quarters

Fail 13 Nov 2013 13,178 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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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CVK 443J is a 1971 MG Midget in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CVK 443J, 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 CVK 443J registered?

CVK 443J is a 1971 MG Midget, first registered on 6 May 1971.

Is CVK 443J safe to buy?

The MOT history for CVK 443J shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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