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PFA 846M

1971 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2020
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

21,071 mi
Last recorded21,071 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2019
Typical for 1971 MG Midget36,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPFA 846M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2019 21,071 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2019 21,059 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 20,575 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 20,571 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement rearspring bush top and bottom sprig hanger (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement top and bottom spring hanger bushes (2.4.B.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 20,563 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 20,559 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 18,023 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

offside front brake binding on slightly

Pass 23 Jul 2014 15,892 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 15,648 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2013 15,648 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 14,099 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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PFA 846M is a 1971 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 PFA 846M, 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.

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What year was PFA 846M registered?

PFA 846M is a 1971 MG Midget, first registered on 1 July 1971.

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