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LLT 527K

1971 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

37,279 mi
Last recorded37,279 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2013
Typical for 1971 MG Midget36,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLLT 527K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2013 37,279 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Hole due to corrosion in offside front lower wheel arch

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

nearside front floor pan corroded with multiple holes

nearside rear lower sill corroded

offside front floor pan corroded with multiple holes

offside sill corroded in multiple places

slight bind to nearside rear wheel felt by hand

Pass 4 Aug 2011 37,280 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 37,279 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 37,281 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 37,279 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 37,177 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 37,176 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 36,221 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 36,220 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 35,086 miles

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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LLT 527K is a 1971 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 LLT 527K, 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 LLT 527K registered?

LLT 527K is a 1971 MG Midget, first registered on 1 August 1971.

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