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HPD 307K

1971 MG Midget

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

12,847 mi
Last recorded12,847 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 1971 MG Midget36,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHPD 307K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2018 12,847 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 12,847 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2016 12,639 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 12,639 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 12,597 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 12,565 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 12,354 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 14 Mar 2012 12,354 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 11,862 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2011 11,862 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 10,941 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 9,273 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 9,106 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 8,914 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 8,914 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Jul 2005 8,456 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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HPD 307K is a 1971 MG Midget in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HPD 307K, 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 HPD 307K registered?

HPD 307K is a 1971 MG Midget, first registered on 10 September 1971.

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