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PPX 149K

1971 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

14,811 mi
Last recorded14,811 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 1971 MG Midget36,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPPX 149K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2017 14,811 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

off side front floor pan corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2016 14,473 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

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

Fail 24 Jun 2016 14,438 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear brakes binding

Pass 19 Jun 2015 14,010 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight oil leak

slight play nearside front king pi

Pass 27 Jun 2014 13,383 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play in nearside front king pin

Pass 28 Jun 2013 12,831 miles

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

slight play near side front king pin

Pass 15 Jun 2012 12,148 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 12,134 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 10,763 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 10,763 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 9,028 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2010 9,028 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 5,883 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 5,852 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 5,202 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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PPX 149K is a 1971 MG Midget in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 PPX 149K, 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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PPX 149K is a 1971 MG Midget, first registered on 1 July 1971.

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