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HPE 750K

1971 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

17,277 mi
Last recorded17,277 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 1971 MG Midget36,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHPE 750K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2017 17,277 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2016 16,801 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 16,801 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 16,555 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 16,401 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 16,401 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 16,380 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 16,380 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 16,069 miles

crack in windscreen not in swept area.

Pass 15 May 2009 15,625 miles

crack in windscreen not in swept area.

Pass 19 Apr 2008 15,271 miles

crack in windscreen not in swept area.

Pass 14 Feb 2007 14,732 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 750K is a 1971 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 750K, 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 750K registered?

HPE 750K is a 1971 MG Midget, first registered on 1 October 1971.

Is HPE 750K safe to buy?

The MOT history for HPE 750K shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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