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JHF 665J

1971 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

13,181 mi
Last recorded13,181 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1971 MG Midget36,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJHF 665J
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 13,181 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 12,611 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2023 11,456 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 10,796 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 10,192 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 May 2021 10,188 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 9,942 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 9,436 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 8,953 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 8,831 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 8,398 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 8,384 miles

Centre Rear Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nearside Front Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 8,111 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 6,551 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 4,606 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 4,606 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 4,330 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2010 3,532 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 53,529 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery insecure

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jan 2010 3,527 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Lower Steering column locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Battery insecure

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

Pass 23 Jan 2009 3,039 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2008 2,824 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2007 2,656 miles

Near-side front "top fulcrum"pin attachment has slight movement.

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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JHF 665J is a 1971 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 JHF 665J, 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 JHF 665J registered?

JHF 665J is a 1971 MG Midget, first registered on 6 April 1971.

Is JHF 665J safe to buy?

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