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DRY 765K

1971 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

37,904 mi
Last recorded37,904 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 1971 MG Midget36,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRY 765K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2017 37,904 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 37,743 miles

Oil leak

Slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 22 Jul 2014 37,541 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 Jul 2014 37,541 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 37,297 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 37,137 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Mar 2012 37,135 miles

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2011 36,983 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 36,970 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2010 36,710 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Oil leak

offside front and rear brakes sticking slightly.

Pass 7 May 2008 56,638 miles

brake imbalance of 24%

n/s/rear damper arm has slight misting of oil

Pass 26 Apr 2007 36,561 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 36,259 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 36,256 miles

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

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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DRY 765K is a 1971 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DRY 765K, 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

How do I check the history of DRY 765K?

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What year was DRY 765K registered?

DRY 765K is a 1971 MG Midget, first registered on 20 December 1971.

Is DRY 765K safe to buy?

The MOT history for DRY 765K shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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