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HLY 601K

1971 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2013
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,757 mi
Last recorded42,757 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2012
Typical for 1971 MG Midget36,459 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHLY 601K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2012 42,757 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 42,650 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 42,358 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Aug 2006 42,358 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 601K is a 1971 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 HLY 601K, 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

How do I check the history of HLY 601K?

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What year was HLY 601K registered?

HLY 601K is a 1971 MG Midget, first registered on 3 August 1971.

Is HLY 601K safe to buy?

The MOT history for HLY 601K shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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