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STL 800J

1971 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

6,759 mi
Last recorded6,759 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2017
Typical for 1971 MG Midget36,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSTL 800J
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2017 6,759 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 6,758 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 6,024 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 5,493 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 4,428 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak on n/s/r brake back plate

Pass 28 Jun 2013 3,545 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 2,717 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 1,274 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2010 88,042 miles

"note" coolent under car/engine

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

damaged to engine sump/oil leaks

n/s/f steering rack perished

o/s/f wheel weights running close to track rod end locking nut

Pass 19 Feb 2009 87,112 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 86,606 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 86,595 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

considrable travel on hand brake lever

lift evident o/s king pin

rear hub back plates oil evident

Pass 23 May 2007 85,208 miles

steering stiff

Pass 7 Jun 2006 84,490 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 84,480 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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STL 800J is a 1971 MG Midget in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 STL 800J, 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 STL 800J registered?

STL 800J is a 1971 MG Midget, first registered on 1 March 1971.

Is STL 800J safe to buy?

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