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MCK 453J

1970 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

11,232 mi
Last recorded11,232 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 1970 MG Midget35,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCK 453J
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 11,232 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 10,789 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 10,782 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play trunion on (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 10,518 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 10,048 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 9,503 miles

slight blow front exhaust

Pass 22 Feb 2013 8,794 miles

slight exhaust blow front section

travel in handbrake

wear front upper & lower trunions

Pass 25 Jan 2012 8,151 miles

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 7,481 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 7,164 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 6,385 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2007 6,350 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 8 May 2006 5,339 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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MCK 453J is a 1970 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MCK 453J, 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.

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What year was MCK 453J registered?

MCK 453J is a 1970 MG Midget, first registered on 9 October 1970.

Is MCK 453J safe to buy?

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