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PCW 230J

1971 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

81,902 mi
Last recorded81,902 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 1971 MG Midget36,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPCW 230J
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2018 81,902 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 May 2017 81,879 miles

oil leaks various

Pass 18 May 2016 81,735 miles

offside hand brake reading weak

oil leak

Fail 17 May 2016 81,735 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside hand brake reading weak

oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2014 81,306 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 81,302 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 81,299 miles

Centre Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 81,145 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Pass 7 May 2010 80,973 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 80,378 miles

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

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

Reccomend clevis pins be fitted to parking brake pivots

Fail 28 Feb 2008 80,057 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 80,057 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 79,675 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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PCW 230J 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 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 PCW 230J, 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 PCW 230J registered?

PCW 230J is a 1971 MG Midget, first registered on 7 April 1971.

Is PCW 230J safe to buy?

The MOT history for PCW 230J shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PCW 230J have outstanding finance?

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