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EMG 525J

1971 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,675 mi
Last recorded58,675 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2017
Typical for 1971 MG Midget36,459 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEMG 525J
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2017 58,675 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 58,440 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 58,440 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 58% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 58,410 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 58,410 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 58,330 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 57,872 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 57,659 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 57,452 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 57,258 miles

slight lift in nearside front kingpin

Fail 21 Jun 2011 57,258 miles

Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

slight lift in nearside front kingpin

Pass 25 May 2010 55,798 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 55,648 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 55,376 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 54,451 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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EMG 525J is a 1971 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EMG 525J, 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 EMG 525J registered?

EMG 525J is a 1971 MG Midget, first registered on 19 January 1971.

Is EMG 525J safe to buy?

The MOT history for EMG 525J shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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