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PNL 594M

1971 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

7,105 mi
Last recorded7,105 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2009
Typical for 1971 MG Midget36,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPNL 594M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2009 7,105 miles

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 May 2008 6,734 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 6,734 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 4 May 2007 6,473 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Metal fuel lines corroded

Slight blow from exhaust joint on rear box

Fail 1 May 2007 6,473 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine oil leak from rear main oil seal

Exhaust system corroded

Fuel pipe from tank to pump excessively tight

Metal fuel lines corroded

OSR shackle securing bolt loose

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

Pass 3 Jun 2006 6,025 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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PNL 594M is a 1971 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PNL 594M, 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 PNL 594M registered?

PNL 594M is a 1971 MG Midget, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is PNL 594M safe to buy?

The MOT history for PNL 594M shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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