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PKW 88J

1970 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,461 mi
Last recorded77,461 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2018
Typical for 1970 MG Midget35,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPKW 88J
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2018 77,461 miles

Hand and footbrake just upto required standard

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 76,790 miles

Bottom of n/s rear wing rusty

Hand and foot brake just upto required standard

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 17 Mar 2017 76,785 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Bottom of n/s rear wing rusty

Hand and foot brake just upto required standard

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 76,777 miles

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Body has slight corrosion both sides inner to outer panel body (6.1.B.2)

wax oil chassis to floor front to back

Fail 7 Sep 2015 76,777 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor to chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Body has slight corrosion both sides inner to outer panel body (6.1.B.2)

wax oil chassis to floor front to back

Pass 1 Sep 2014 76,715 miles

all archescorroded

all chassis rails corroded

all floor pans corroded

n/s rear w brg noisey

Fail 27 Aug 2014 76,711 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

all archescorroded

all chassis rails corroded

all floor pans corroded

fron wingsloose

n/s rear w brg noisey

Pass 27 Aug 2013 76,694 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 76,529 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 76,420 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 76,278 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 76,244 miles

handbrake close to having no reserve travel

Pass 14 Aug 2008 75,726 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 74,710 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 14,135 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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PKW 88J is a 1970 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1970 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 35,558 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 PKW 88J, 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 56 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 PKW 88J registered?

PKW 88J is a 1970 MG Midget, first registered on 1 August 1970.

Is PKW 88J safe to buy?

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