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HNP 564J

1971 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

51,484 mi
Last recorded51,484 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 1971 MG Midget36,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHNP 564J
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 51,484 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 51,484 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 50,652 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 49,912 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2015 49,912 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 49,642 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 49,642 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 48,799 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rust front of n/s sill psnel

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 6 Aug 2012 48,798 miles

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

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator switch missing (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rust n/s/f sill panel

Pass 30 Jun 2011 48,322 miles

n/s/f tyre perished

o/s seat belt slightly frayed

Fail 30 Jun 2011 48,318 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f tyre perished

o/s seat belt slightly frayed

Pass 16 Jun 2010 47,946 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

n s floor mid section weakened

Fail 2 Jun 2010 47,946 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

mid o/s floor corroded/holed

n s floor mid section weakened

o/s ront floor corroded/holed

Fail 9 Jul 2009 47,661 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

alot of travel on handbrake

Pass 9 Jul 2009 47,661 miles

alot of travel on handbrake

Pass 11 Jul 2008 46,283 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 46,283 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 45,344 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 44,435 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 44,435 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2005 43,797 miles

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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HNP 564J is a 1971 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 HNP 564J, 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.

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What year was HNP 564J registered?

HNP 564J is a 1971 MG Midget, first registered on 4 February 1971.

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