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SWL 485J

1971 MG Miget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

20,431 mi
Last recorded20,431 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2019
Typical for 1971 MG Miget26,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSWL 485J
MakeMG
ModelMiget
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2019 20,431 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 20,407 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 20,407 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2016 20,385 miles

front seats mounted on wood

headlamp aim on upper limit

king pins worn

rear brake pipes poorly secured

Pass 11 Jun 2015 20,151 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 Jun 2015 20,151 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 19,787 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 19,721 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2006 19,721 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2005 17,509 miles

oil leak

How Reliable is the MG Miget?

Based on 958 MOT tests across 104 vehicles.

75.9%
Pass Rate
309
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
104
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 37
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 27
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 26
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 21
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 21
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SWL 485J is a 1971 MG Miget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1971 MG Miget models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 26,736 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 Miget fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 37 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SWL 485J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Miget typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 55 years old, this MG Miget is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SWL 485J registered?

SWL 485J is a 1971 MG Miget, first registered on 21 June 1971.

Is SWL 485J safe to buy?

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