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SJL 584K

1971 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2021
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

1,512 mi
Last recorded1,512 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2020
Typical for 1971 MG Midget36,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJL 584K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2020 1,512 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in both front lower trunion swivel pins (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 1,497 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush worn on limit (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2019 1,497 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush worn on limit (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 1,371 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 1,132 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 855 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 558 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 450 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 340 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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SJL 584K 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 88.9%.

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 SJL 584K, 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 SJL 584K registered?

SJL 584K is a 1971 MG Midget, first registered on 1 October 1971.

Is SJL 584K safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJL 584K shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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