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JOH 431L

1971 MG Midget

Bronze Petrol 1380cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2013
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

14,454 mi
Last recorded14,454 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2012
Typical for 1971 MG Midget36,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJOH 431L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1971
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,380cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2012 14,454 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 14,454 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 13,077 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 13,077 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 11,789 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 11,789 miles

Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 11,464 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 11,464 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

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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JOH 431L is a 1971 MG Midget in Bronze with a 1,380cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 JOH 431L, 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 JOH 431L registered?

JOH 431L is a 1971 MG Midget, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is JOH 431L safe to buy?

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