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MCU 155K

1971 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2019
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

19,445 mi
Last recorded19,445 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2018
Typical for 1971 MG Midget36,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCU 155K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2018 19,445 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox/overdrive unit and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Slight play in both front hubs

Spare flat

Fail 7 Sep 2018 19,431 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake drum insecure (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake drum insecure (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox/overdrive unit and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Slight play in both front hubs

Spare flat

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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MCU 155K is a 1971 MG Midget in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 MCU 155K, 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 MCU 155K registered?

MCU 155K is a 1971 MG Midget, first registered on 22 October 1971.

Is MCU 155K safe to buy?

The MOT history for MCU 155K shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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