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MPR 840H

1970 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

45,464 mi
Last recorded45,464 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 1970 MG Midget35,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMPR 840H
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 45,464 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 45,258 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 44,845 miles

o/s/f king pin slight play

rear exhaust tatty with corrosion

Pass 29 Sep 2021 44,566 miles

both front lower trunnion bushes slight play

Pass 11 Sep 2020 44,235 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 43,788 miles

both front king pins slight play

Pass 2 Oct 2018 43,164 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 43,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 43,062 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 43,062 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 43,016 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 43,015 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 42,998 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 25 Jul 2015 42,998 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 42,879 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 42,874 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 42,440 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 40,806 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 39,648 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 39,190 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 38,966 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 38,163 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 37,791 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2005 37,270 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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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MPR 840H is a 1970 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 MPR 840H, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MPR 840H?

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What year was MPR 840H registered?

MPR 840H is a 1970 MG Midget, first registered on 1 May 1970.

Is MPR 840H safe to buy?

The MOT history for MPR 840H shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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