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HPX 240H

1970 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

17,904 mi
Last recorded17,904 miles
Recorded on24 May 2022
Typical for 1970 MG Midget35,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHPX 240H
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2022 17,904 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 15,089 miles

Oil leak

clutch pedal rubber not fitted

Pass 14 Aug 2013 12,930 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2012 10,092 miles

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 23 Aug 2012 10,092 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 8,164 miles

Oil leak

offside reverse lamp not operating

Pass 12 Aug 2010 5,402 miles

various oil leaks

Pass 4 Aug 2009 3,034 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2009 3,026 miles

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

Hand brake travel high and is also very tight on operation.

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

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

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

Offside rear brake wet but no physical leak during prewesure test....Advise customer to have checked

Pass 28 Jul 2008 2,321 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 11 May 2006 1,095 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2006 1,095 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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HPX 240H is a 1970 MG Midget in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1970 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 35,558 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 HPX 240H, 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 56 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 HPX 240H?

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What year was HPX 240H registered?

HPX 240H is a 1970 MG Midget, first registered on 21 May 1970.

Is HPX 240H safe to buy?

The MOT history for HPX 240H 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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