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SFC 935J

1971 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

33,619 mi
Last recorded33,619 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2016
Typical for 1971 MG Midget36,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSFC 935J
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2016 33,619 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 33,567 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 33,381 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Sep 2012 32,990 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 32,990 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 32,908 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

idle speed faster than normal for this vehicle

o/s rear brake is sticking slightly

previous welding repairs

Fail 20 Jan 2009 32,898 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2007 32,500 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 32,282 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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SFC 935J is a 1971 MG Midget in Red 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 SFC 935J, 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 SFC 935J registered?

SFC 935J is a 1971 MG Midget, first registered on 22 April 1971.

Is SFC 935J safe to buy?

The MOT history for SFC 935J shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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