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SBL 171M

1971 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

20,398 mi
Last recorded20,398 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2007
Typical for 1971 MG Midget36,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSBL 171M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2007 20,398 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 17 Oct 2007 20,398 miles

Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has an insecurely locked unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has an insecurely locked unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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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SBL 171M is a 1971 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SBL 171M, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SBL 171M registered?

SBL 171M is a 1971 MG Midget, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is SBL 171M safe to buy?

The MOT history for SBL 171M shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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