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HLY 553K

1971 MG Midget

Purple Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

38,672 mi
Last recorded38,672 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2018
Typical for 1971 MG Midget36,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHLY 553K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1971
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2018 38,672 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 38,551 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 38,038 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 37,743 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 55,349 miles

all tyres perished

minnor oil leaks

Pass 1 Aug 2012 36,492 miles

all 4 tyres perishing

Pass 12 Jul 2011 35,424 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 35,336 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 34,766 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 34,506 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 33,539 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 33,539 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 32,698 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 32,657 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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

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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HLY 553K is a 1971 MG Midget in Purple with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HLY 553K, 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 HLY 553K registered?

HLY 553K is a 1971 MG Midget, first registered on 1 September 1971.

Is HLY 553K safe to buy?

The MOT history for HLY 553K shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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