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MOO 724J

1971 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

17,548 mi
Last recorded17,548 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2018
Typical for 1971 MG Midget36,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMOO 724J
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2018 17,548 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 May 2017 16,208 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 16,198 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 May 2016 14,462 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 13,315 miles

both front shock absorber adjusting nuts close to wheel rims when on full lock.

corrosion on rear shock absorber casings.

steering rack worn and noisey on offside.

suspect offside rear leaf spring weak.

travel on parking brake lever.

Fail 5 Feb 2008 13,315 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

both front shock absorber adjusting nuts close to wheel rims when on full lock.

corrosion on rear shock absorber casings.

steering rack worn and noisey on offside.

suspect offside rear leaf spring weak.

travel on parking brake lever.

Pass 30 Nov 2006 13,220 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 12,197 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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MOO 724J 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 75%.

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 MOO 724J, 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 MOO 724J registered?

MOO 724J is a 1971 MG Midget, first registered on 1 January 1971.

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