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FNP 501J

1975 MG Midget

Bronze Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2018
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

83,503 mi
Last recorded83,503 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 1975 MG Midget53,422 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFNP 501J
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1975
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2017 83,503 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 83,421 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2005 82,996 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2005 82,996 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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FNP 501J is a 1975 MG Midget in Bronze with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1975 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 53,422 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 FNP 501J, 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 51 years old, this MG Midget is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FNP 501J?

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What year was FNP 501J registered?

FNP 501J is a 1975 MG Midget, first registered on 1 January 1975.

Is FNP 501J safe to buy?

The MOT history for FNP 501J shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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