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SFC 988J

1971 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2011
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

45,033 mi
Last recorded45,033 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2011
Typical for 1971 MG Midget36,459 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSFC 988J
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 Jul 2011 45,033 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

underside showing signs of corrosion

Pass 30 Jun 2010 44,086 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 43,939 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 42,728 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 87,325 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 87,325 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Steering column shaft retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 24 May 2007 35,029 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 35,029 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 34,938 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 34,937 miles

Lower Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

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

Drivers seat mounting flexing

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2005 34,661 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2005 34,661 miles

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Fail 13 Jul 2005 34,652 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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 988J is a 1971 MG Midget in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 SFC 988J, 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 988J registered?

SFC 988J is a 1971 MG Midget, first registered on 19 May 1971.

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