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CYD 209J

1971 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2021
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

26,751 mi
Last recorded26,751 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2020
Typical for 1971 MG Midget36,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCYD 209J
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2020 26,751 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 26,698 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 25,798 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 25,315 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 25,200 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 25,200 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 7 Jun 2008 25,147 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Battery insecure

Pass 31 Aug 2006 24,911 miles

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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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CYD 209J is a 1971 MG Midget in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CYD 209J, 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 CYD 209J registered?

CYD 209J is a 1971 MG Midget, first registered on 21 January 1971.

Is CYD 209J safe to buy?

The MOT history for CYD 209J shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CYD 209J have outstanding finance?

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