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LWU 911K

1971 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

25,890 mi
Last recorded25,890 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2018
Typical for 1971 MG Midget36,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLWU 911K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2018 25,890 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 25,890 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 25,822 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 25,822 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2016 25,780 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 25,675 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 25,624 miles

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 25,624 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 25,575 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Signs of corrision to both outer sill panels

Fail 14 Sep 2013 25,572 miles

Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Signs of corrision to both outer sill panels

Pass 13 Jan 2012 125,313 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 24,323 miles

oil leak from diff pinion shaft

slight lift in offside front king pin

Fail 7 Jan 2011 24,323 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

oil leak from diff pinion shaft

slight lift in offside front king pin

Pass 15 Jan 2010 22,294 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 20,375 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 19,551 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 19,538 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Mar 2006 16,693 miles

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

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

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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LWU 911K is a 1971 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LWU 911K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LWU 911K registered?

LWU 911K is a 1971 MG Midget, first registered on 21 September 1971.

Is LWU 911K safe to buy?

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