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HPE 727K

1971 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2018
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

89,999 mi
Last recorded89,999 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 1971 MG Midget36,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHPE 727K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 26 Jul 2017 89,999 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion at parts of underbody (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 89,804 miles

front wheel rims close to track rod ends but not fowling

left hand indicators slight slow

rear brakes slight bind

Pass 28 Mar 2014 89,297 miles

Alloy road wheels inner dish of front wheels very very close to track rod ends--advise for wheels to be replaced with original steel wheels.

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 88,840 miles

corrosion at nearside sill at front.

corrosion at several places on chassis.

slight play at nearside front and offside front bottom ball joints.

small amount of smoke from exhaust.

Pass 5 Jul 2010
Pass 4 Jun 2009 88,639 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 88,550 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 88,235 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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HPE 727K is a 1971 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HPE 727K, 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 HPE 727K registered?

HPE 727K is a 1971 MG Midget, first registered on 1 October 1971.

Is HPE 727K safe to buy?

The MOT history for HPE 727K shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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