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EKA 889K

1971 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

94 mi
Last recorded94 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 1971 MG Midget36,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKA 889K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 94 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 99,439 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 98,890 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 98,447 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 98,447 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 97,839 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 97,369 miles

both front tyres show uneven wear across tread area

Pass 29 Jul 2011 96,815 miles

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

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

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

Please note there has been some welding to floors

Pass 5 Aug 2010 95,893 miles

n/s door mirror missing

Pass 11 Jul 2009 94,531 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 91,677 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 89,987 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight lift in n/s trunion

Pass 18 Jul 2006 89,942 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 89,937 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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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EKA 889K is a 1971 MG Midget in Green 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 EKA 889K, 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 EKA 889K registered?

EKA 889K is a 1971 MG Midget, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is EKA 889K safe to buy?

The MOT history for EKA 889K 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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