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CYF 422H

1970 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

67,090 mi
Last recorded67,090 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2017
Typical for 1970 MG Midget35,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCYF 422H
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2017 67,090 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 67,090 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 67,079 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Sep 2016 67,079 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective Secondary catch missing (8.4.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Aug 2015 66,758 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 11 Aug 2015 66,758 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 21 Jul 2014 60,351 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 60,351 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 66,432 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 66,073 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

drivers and passenger side front brake discs are slightly pitted

Fail 10 Sep 2010 66,064 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

drivers and passenger side front brake discs are slightly pitted

Pass 4 Jul 2008 66,030 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

front tyres 155x13 rear tyres145x13 slight play in nearside suspension king pin assy

Pass 7 Jul 2006 65,950 miles

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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CYF 422H is a 1970 MG Midget in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 CYF 422H, 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.

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What year was CYF 422H registered?

CYF 422H is a 1970 MG Midget, first registered on 4 March 1970.

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