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PBX 115J

1971 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

18,905 mi
Last recorded18,905 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2006
Typical for 1971 MG Midget36,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPBX 115J
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2006 18,905 miles

engine and gearbox oil leaks.

free play in offside front wheel bearing.

front to rear fuel pipe corroding.

offside rear shockabsorber outer casing corroding.

rear of both rear spring shackle bushes worn.

several areas of body,chassis and floor corroded or previously repaired.

steering slightly stiff.

Fail 28 Jul 2006 18,903 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

engine and gearbox oil leaks.

free play in offside front wheel bearing.

offside rear shock absorber outer casing corroded.

rear of both rear spring eye shackle bushes worn.

rear of front to rear fuel pipe corroding.

several areas of body,chassis and floor corroded or previously repaired.

steering slightly stiff.

Pass 27 Jul 2005 10,916 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2005 10,916 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

knocking from nearside suspension(no "excessive" movement found)

nearside handbrake efficiency lower than offside(only just reaches efficiency - 26%)

nearside wiper blade deteriorating

Fail 20 Jul 2005 10,913 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

blow from the exhaust flange.

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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PBX 115J is a 1971 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 PBX 115J, 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

How do I check the history of PBX 115J?

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What year was PBX 115J registered?

PBX 115J is a 1971 MG Midget, first registered on 5 May 1971.

Is PBX 115J safe to buy?

The MOT history for PBX 115J shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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