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DOY 401J

1970 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

21,957 mi
Last recorded21,957 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2016
Typical for 1970 MG Midget35,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDOY 401J
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2016 21,957 miles

slight oil leak from rear differential adjacent road wheels

Pass 14 May 2015 20,746 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2014 17,831 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 14,236 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 11,625 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 9,277 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 5,913 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 5,901 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 15 May 2009 1,713 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 1,707 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 13 May 2008 99,014 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 97,238 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 93,698 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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DOY 401J is a 1970 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DOY 401J, 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 DOY 401J registered?

DOY 401J is a 1970 MG Midget, first registered on 1 August 1970.

Is DOY 401J safe to buy?

The MOT history for DOY 401J shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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