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MPX 423J

1971 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

62,069 mi
Last recorded62,069 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2017
Typical for 1971 MG Midget36,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMPX 423J
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2017 62,069 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 60,160 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 57,631 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 56,879 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

both front wipers detrating

both inner cills to floor corroeded

both outer cills corroeded

exhaust corroeded

n/s and o/s inner wings corroeded

Pass 14 Feb 2013 56,849 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 56,841 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 55,993 miles

slight play in nsf bottom king pin

Pass 9 Jul 2009 55,106 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 54,893 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 53,364 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 53,337 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 53,203 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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MPX 423J is a 1971 MG Midget in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 MPX 423J, 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 MPX 423J registered?

MPX 423J is a 1971 MG Midget, first registered on 18 March 1971.

Is MPX 423J safe to buy?

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