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LBP 770J

1970 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2023
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

3,288 mi
Last recorded3,288 miles
Recorded on26 May 2022
Typical for 1970 MG Midget35,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLBP 770J
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2022 3,288 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 3,271 miles

Nearside Front floor slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front slightly wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 1,897 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 1,584 miles

All welding repairs covered heavily with underseal and filler.

Both front inner wings corroded

Front lower valence corroded

Fuel pipes corroded

Offside boot floor corroded

Oil leak

Previous welding repairs to a poor standard

Fail 24 Feb 2016 1,584 miles

All welding repairs covered heavily with underseal and filler.

Both front inner wings corroded

Front lower valence corroded

Fuel pipes corroded

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside boot floor corroded

Oil leak

Previous welding repairs to a poor standard

Pass 19 May 2014 594 miles

front inner valance corroded.

near side front outer sill corroded.

rear fuel hose damp.

Fail 12 May 2014 594 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

front inner valance corroded.

near side front outer sill corroded.

rear fuel hose damp.

Pass 8 May 2013 72,022 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

slight bind o/s/r brake

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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LBP 770J is a 1970 MG Midget in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 LBP 770J, 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

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What year was LBP 770J registered?

LBP 770J is a 1970 MG Midget, first registered on 10 November 1970.

Is LBP 770J safe to buy?

The MOT history for LBP 770J shows 8 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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