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SBM 598J

1971 MG Midget

Orange Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

85,987 mi
Last recorded85,987 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 1971 MG Midget36,459 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSBM 598J
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1971
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2018 85,987 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

underbody undersealed

Pass 29 May 2015 85,710 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 85,703 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 31 May 2011 85,584 miles

salight play in front anti roll bar mount bushes

Pass 23 Sep 2009 85,266 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight corrosion under the vehicle

Pass 1 Jul 2008 85,069 miles

oil leak from gear box

slight play in steering rack

slight play in suspension arm top ball joint

undernith heavily wax oiled

Pass 30 May 2007 84,069 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 82,489 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 82,489 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake discs have slight disstortion

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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SBM 598J is a 1971 MG Midget in Orange with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 SBM 598J, 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 SBM 598J registered?

SBM 598J is a 1971 MG Midget, first registered on 2 April 1971.

Is SBM 598J safe to buy?

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