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PRU 571W

1981 MG Midget

Black Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2022
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

29,679 mi
Last recorded29,679 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2021
Typical for 1981 MG Midget49,127 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPRU 571W
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 10 Dec 2021 29,679 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) NSF and OSF ()

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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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PRU 571W is a 1981 MG Midget in Black with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1981 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 49,127 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 PRU 571W, 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 45 years old, this MG Midget is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PRU 571W registered?

PRU 571W is a 1981 MG Midget, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is PRU 571W safe to buy?

The MOT history for PRU 571W shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PRU 571W have outstanding finance?

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