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OXF 936L

1971 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,277 mi
Last recorded60,277 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2017
Typical for 1971 MG Midget36,459 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOXF 936L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2017 60,277 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

very slight corrosion forming on underside

very slight play in nearside and offside king pins

Pass 9 Jun 2016 59,673 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

edges of floors and lower edges of sills rusting badly will need repairs soon

Fail 8 Jun 2016 59,673 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

edges of floors and lower edges of sills rusting badly will need repairs soon

Pass 17 Jun 2015 59,575 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2014 59,461 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 59,093 miles

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

some under body corrosion

Pass 20 Jun 2012 58,770 miles

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

some play front suspension trunnions

Fail 20 Jun 2012 58,770 miles

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

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

some play front suspension trunnions

Pass 21 May 2011 58,192 miles

Oil leak

slight play front suspension components

some under body corrosion

Pass 5 Jun 2010 57,038 miles

some corrosion rear leaf springs

Pass 3 Jun 2009 56,196 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

rear suspension straps poor condition

some corrosion rear leaf springs

Pass 28 Apr 2008 55,633 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear wheel arches are rusty

several areas of surface corrosion on the body

Fail 25 Apr 2008 55,599 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear wheel arches are rusty

several areas of surface corrosion on the body

Pass 20 Apr 2007 55,277 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre going out of shape

Pass 21 Apr 2006 53,923 miles

play in hand brake linkage

slight play in steering rack

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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OXF 936L is a 1971 MG Midget in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OXF 936L, 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 OXF 936L registered?

OXF 936L is a 1971 MG Midget, first registered on 1 July 1971.

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