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EKB 33K

1986 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

24,902 mi
Last recorded24,902 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 1986 MG Midget29,790 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKB 33K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2020 24,902 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 23,750 miles

n/s/r light led o/s/r light normal bulb

Pass 29 Aug 2017 21,070 miles

Slight sponginess to foot brake.

Pass 23 Aug 2016 17,341 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 17,315 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 14,586 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 12,012 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 12,012 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 10,539 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 10,216 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2011 9,786 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 9,324 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 8,610 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 8,610 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 8,302 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 7,898 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 7,898 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 7,621 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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EKB 33K is a 1986 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1986 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 29,790 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 EKB 33K, 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 40 years old, this MG Midget is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EKB 33K registered?

EKB 33K is a 1986 MG Midget, first registered on 1 September 1986.

Is EKB 33K safe to buy?

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