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EAE 400K

1971 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

26,826 mi
Last recorded26,826 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2017
Typical for 1971 MG Midget36,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEAE 400K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2017 26,826 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 26,825 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 26,654 miles

oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2015 25,801 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2014 23,334 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 20,871 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 19,999 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 19,600 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2010 18,863 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 18,863 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 May 2009 17,010 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 14,925 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 13,556 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 12,347 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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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EAE 400K 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 85.7%.

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 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 EAE 400K, 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 EAE 400K registered?

EAE 400K is a 1971 MG Midget, first registered on 18 October 1971.

Is EAE 400K safe to buy?

The MOT history for EAE 400K shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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