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LPJ 995K

1971 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

3,365 mi
Last recorded3,365 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 1971 MG Midget36,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLPJ 995K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 3,365 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 3,357 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 3,242 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge - advise tracking

Pass 5 Apr 2014 3,162 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 5 Apr 2014 3,162 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 2,783 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 2,137 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 1,662 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 1,452 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 19 May 2009 1,448 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jun 2008 1,246 miles

Near side rear hub has an oil leak.

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2008 1,243 miles

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

Idle speed slightly high.

Near side rear hub leaking oil.

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 450 miles

As previous VT32.

Fail 1 Jun 2007 447 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Near side rear hub leaking oil.

Rear brakes requir attention.

Slight lift near side kingpin.

Fail 9 May 2007 438 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component securing device loose (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component securing device loose (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Near side rear hub leaking oil.

Rear brakes requir attention.

Slight lift in near side king pin.

Pass 8 May 2006 99,752 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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LPJ 995K is a 1971 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LPJ 995K, 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 LPJ 995K registered?

LPJ 995K is a 1971 MG Midget, first registered on 1 July 1971.

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