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MWP 447K

1971 MG Midget

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

13,883 mi
Last recorded13,883 miles
Recorded on17 May 2016
Typical for 1971 MG Midget36,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMWP 447K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2016 13,883 miles

spare tyre defective

Pass 10 Jul 2015 13,764 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 13,261 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

suspension components corroded

Pass 31 May 2013 12,597 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 12,396 miles

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

slight movement on top steering shaft

Pass 23 May 2011 12,368 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 12,073 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 12,071 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 11,948 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 11,744 miles

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 11,322 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 11,322 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 25 Jul 2005 10,878 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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MWP 447K is a 1971 MG Midget in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 MWP 447K, 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 MWP 447K registered?

MWP 447K is a 1971 MG Midget, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is MWP 447K safe to buy?

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