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HNX 981K

1971 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

40,441 mi
Last recorded40,441 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 1971 MG Midget36,459 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHNX 981K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2017 40,441 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 40,290 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam o/s and n/s (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 38,029 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 37,873 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 37,550 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 37,549 miles

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 11 May 2011 36,978 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 35,904 miles

no fog light, no hazards.

wear in front nearside kingpin.

wear in offside lower trunnion joint.

Pass 6 Jul 2007 26,486 miles

Poss. slight distortion O/S steering arm.

Slight free play N/S/F suspension lower trunion.

Fail 25 Jun 2007 26,451 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Poss. slight distortion O/S steering arm.

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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HNX 981K is a 1971 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HNX 981K, 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 HNX 981K registered?

HNX 981K is a 1971 MG Midget, first registered on 19 October 1971.

Is HNX 981K safe to buy?

The MOT history for HNX 981K shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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