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FYE 449J

1970 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

14,540 mi
Last recorded14,540 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2019
Typical for 1970 MG Midget35,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFYE 449J
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2019 14,540 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 13,583 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis/body (2.4.A.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 17 Aug 2017 13,583 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis/body (2.4.A.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 11,961 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 11,950 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder retaining device missing master cylinder nut missing (3.6.A.2d)

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper bump stop holed and corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower chassis rail corroded

Offside Front shock absorber deteriorated

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis/body (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 10,135 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside front lower chassis rail corroded

signs of nearside rear tyre rubbing on inner wheel arch

Fail 6 Aug 2015 10,135 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front lower chassis rail corroded

signs of tyre rubbing on inner wheel arch

Pass 29 Aug 2014 9,536 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2014 9,532 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2013 9,213 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 8,847 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2012 8,847 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 8,832 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 8,832 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 8,800 miles

Front nearside king pin has slight movement at lower attachment

Front nearside shock absorber lever arm has slight movement

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside rear suspension upper stop strap broken

Fail 11 Aug 2008 8,800 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front nearside king pin has slight movement at lower attachment

Front nearside shock absorber lever arm has slight movement

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside rear suspension upper stop strap broken

Pass 5 Oct 2007 7,570 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 7,567 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 6,007 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 5,700 miles

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

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

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

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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FYE 449J is a 1970 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 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 FYE 449J, 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.

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FYE 449J is a 1970 MG Midget, first registered on 4 November 1970.

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