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PBX 431J

1971 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2021
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

6,741 mi
Last recorded6,741 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2020
Typical for 1971 MG Midget36,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPBX 431J
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2020 6,741 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 5,684 miles

Body has slight corrosion under side (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 5,547 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Jul 2016 5,546 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak ()

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 431J is a 1971 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 431J, 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 431J?

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What year was PBX 431J registered?

PBX 431J is a 1971 MG Midget, first registered on 28 May 1971.

Is PBX 431J safe to buy?

The MOT history for PBX 431J shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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