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JYG 547J

1971 MG Midget

Black Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2023
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

33,901 mi
Last recorded33,901 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2022
Typical for 1971 MG Midget36,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJYG 547J
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2022 33,901 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 33,624 miles

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

Nearside Front Slight play in trunnion

Nearside Front Tyre underinflated

Nearside Rear Oil leak Hub ()

Nearside Roof frame broken

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

Offside Front Play in trunnion close to limit

Offside Front Slight lift in trunnion

Offside Registration plate lamp lens missing

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak Engine ()

Pass 6 May 2017 33,579 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Oil leak ()

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

slight lift in offside front king pin

Pass 23 Apr 2016 33,416 miles

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

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

oil leak

very slight lift in offside front king pin

Pass 10 Dec 2014 32,999 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

exhaust mounting rubbers weak

slight lift in steering rack

Pass 6 Aug 2014 32,914 miles

welding has been carried out to underside of vehicle.

Fail 4 Aug 2014 32,914 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

welding has been carried out to underside of vehicle.

Pass 13 Oct 2008 31,831 miles

discs worn

slight play n/s k/pin

slight play n/s of s/rack

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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JYG 547J is a 1971 MG Midget in Black with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 JYG 547J, 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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What year was JYG 547J registered?

JYG 547J is a 1971 MG Midget, first registered on 28 May 1971.

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