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HGL 841H

1970 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2019
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

10,502 mi
Last recorded10,502 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2018
Typical for 1970 MG Midget35,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHGL 841H
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2018 10,502 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 10,502 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 21 Jul 2016 10,504 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear fuel hose perrished

Pass 7 Oct 2011 9,977 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 7 Oct 2011 9,977 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2010 9,380 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 8 Sep 2010 9,377 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 8,313 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 7,788 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 7,788 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

clutch slave cylinder leaking

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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HGL 841H is a 1970 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 HGL 841H, 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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What year was HGL 841H registered?

HGL 841H is a 1970 MG Midget, first registered on 2 March 1970.

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