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ENP 566J

1970 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

75,647 mi
Last recorded75,647 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2024
Typical for 1970 MG Midget35,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationENP 566J
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2024 75,647 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 73,835 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 73,769 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 73,530 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 73,413 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 14 Oct 2010 73,404 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

leak offside rear axle

Pass 23 Jun 2009 73,389 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 73,382 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 73,357 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 73,356 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2006 73,242 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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ENP 566J is a 1970 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 ENP 566J, 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 ENP 566J registered?

ENP 566J is a 1970 MG Midget, first registered on 1 November 1970.

Is ENP 566J safe to buy?

The MOT history for ENP 566J shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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