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EAN 238J

1970 MG Midget

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

14,458 mi
Last recorded14,458 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2012
Typical for 1970 MG Midget35,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEAN 238J
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2012 14,458 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2012 14,458 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside and nearside king pins very dry of grease

Offside and nearside lower suspension pans are rusty

Oil leak

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 12,552 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Aug 2011 12,520 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2010 8,801 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 4,172 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 3,755 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 3,755 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 3,150 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 2,387 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 238J is a 1970 MG Midget in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 238J, 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 EAN 238J registered?

EAN 238J is a 1970 MG Midget, first registered on 10 December 1970.

Is EAN 238J safe to buy?

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