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PBX 43J

1971 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

87,628 mi
Last recorded87,628 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 1971 MG Midget36,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPBX 43J
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 87,628 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 86,051 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 84,587 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Inner Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Inner Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 83,550 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2012 81,771 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 80,791 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 77,823 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 77,823 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 74,933 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 71,646 miles

advise front brake check as high imbalance

Pass 23 Oct 2007 67,537 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 63,775 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 60,747 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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PBX 43J is a 1971 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 PBX 43J, 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 PBX 43J registered?

PBX 43J is a 1971 MG Midget, first registered on 1 May 1971.

Is PBX 43J safe to buy?

The MOT history for PBX 43J shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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