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LWR 120K

1971 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2018
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

64,827 mi
Last recorded64,827 miles
Recorded on6 May 2017
Typical for 1971 MG Midget36,459 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLWR 120K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2017 64,827 miles

Parking brake only just met the measured requirements

Service brake only just met the measured requirements

Fail 7 Aug 2015 64,825 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering CHASSIS AND INNER ARCH (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering SHOCK MOUNTING PANEL (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering CHASSIS AND INNER ARCH (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering SHOCK MOUNTING PANEL (6.1.A.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure ARM LOOSE ON SPINDLE AND RETAINING PIN BROKEN (8.2.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering BOTH REAR SHOCK MOUNT PANELS ARE INSECURE TO CHASSIS (6.1.A.1)

BRAKE AND THROTTLE PEDAL TOO CLOSE (HAS BEEN MODIFIED)

CAR MODIFIED WITH REAR SHOCKS AND NO LEVER DAMPERS OR AXLE RETAINING STRAPS

INDICATOR STALK POOR IN OPERATION FOR LEFT TURN

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WALL PERISHED

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 64,134 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 61,685 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2007 60,392 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 60,369 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 58,555 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 58,548 miles

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

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

horn wire: operating, advised to properly connect.

play in both front wishbone inner bushes.

slight play in N/S steering rack mount.

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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LWR 120K is a 1971 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 LWR 120K, 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 LWR 120K registered?

LWR 120K is a 1971 MG Midget, first registered on 1 August 1971.

Is LWR 120K safe to buy?

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