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HPE 740K

1971 MG Midget

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,193 mi
Last recorded87,193 miles
Recorded on4 May 2012
Typical for 1971 MG Midget36,459 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHPE 740K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2012 87,193 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 57,177 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 57,177 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 87,147 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 8,989 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (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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HPE 740K is a 1971 MG Midget in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HPE 740K, 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 HPE 740K?

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What year was HPE 740K registered?

HPE 740K is a 1971 MG Midget, first registered on 1 October 1971.

Is HPE 740K safe to buy?

The MOT history for HPE 740K shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HPE 740K have outstanding finance?

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