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EAN 189J

1970 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

76,453 mi
Last recorded76,453 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2015
Typical for 1970 MG Midget35,558 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEAN 189J
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2015 76,453 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 76,416 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)

Fail 30 Oct 2014 76,416 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 18 May 2012 76,301 miles

advise main beam warning light not working

Fail 8 May 2012 76,301 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise main beam warning light not working

Pass 28 Apr 2011 76,177 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Apr 2011 76,177 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2010 76,036 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 75,801 miles

front nearside lower trunion slight play

grease nipple broken off in front nearside lower trunion

Pass 13 Mar 2008 75,138 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 74,457 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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EAN 189J is a 1970 MG Midget in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EAN 189J, 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 EAN 189J registered?

EAN 189J is a 1970 MG Midget, first registered on 24 November 1970.

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