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HTB 445K

1971 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2023
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

12,257 mi
Last recorded12,257 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2022
Typical for 1971 MG Midget36,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHTB 445K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2022 12,257 miles

Brake performance tested with Decelerometer due to the high of the suspension

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil leaking / Front and Rear (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 11,018 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine over heated during mot test

engine running rough and stalling during retest

Fail 23 Mar 2021 10,994 miles

Brake performance not tested eletrical problem with starter motor unable to finish brake test (1.2.1 (g))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine over heated during mot test

Pass 27 Apr 2019 8,830 miles

Park brake efficiency only just met . It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ns and os inner wheel arch and lower outer arch panel areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion to underbody components and panels but not significantly weakened any components o panels

oil leak

park brake lever has little reserve travel

underbody components, panels and prescribed and non prescribed areas corroded but not considered excessive nor sigifinantly weakened any components or panels at time of inspection

vehicle presented with underbody sealer on most underbody areas

Pass 21 Feb 2018 8,164 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front slight play in trunnion

Oil leak ()

centre rear exhaust hangar fractured but exhaust sufficiently secure

Pass 24 Feb 2017 6,529 miles

oil leak from underside of engine

Pass 22 Feb 2016 5,124 miles

oil leak from underside of engine

Pass 21 Mar 2015 3,597 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 3,575 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both n/s/f top and bottom swivel joints worn

Fail 19 Dec 2014 3,564 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Steering column shaft retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 763 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 99,972 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2012 99,972 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 97,727 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 95,884 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 95,881 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

fuel pump bracket broken

Pass 18 Nov 2009 94,430 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 94,430 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 28 Oct 2009 94,404 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

slight wear in front suspension joints

Pass 10 Oct 2008 91,794 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 91,794 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 88,883 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 88,865 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2007 88,830 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 87,878 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 87,878 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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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HTB 445K is a 1971 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 HTB 445K, 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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HTB 445K is a 1971 MG Midget, first registered on 12 August 1971.

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