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YLW 707H

1970 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

35,539 mi
Last recorded35,539 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1970 MG Midget35,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYLW 707H
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 35,539 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 35,535 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 35,535 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 35,532 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 35,531 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 35,525 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

front brakes slightly out off balance

rear brakes slightly out of balance

Pass 14 Jul 2020 35,524 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 35,500 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 35,488 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 35,457 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 35,441 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 35,422 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 35,409 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

corrosion on underbody components

tyres old

Fail 30 Apr 2014 35,406 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

corrosion on underbody components

tyres old

Pass 15 Apr 2013 35,387 miles

corrosion on underbody components

Fail 15 Apr 2013 35,384 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

corrosion on underbody components

Pass 29 Mar 2012 35,370 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 35,338 miles

nearside wiper blade split

Fail 25 Mar 2011 35,336 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside wiper blade split

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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YLW 707H is a 1970 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1970 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 35,558 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 YLW 707H, 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 56 years old, this MG Midget is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YLW 707H?

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What year was YLW 707H registered?

YLW 707H is a 1970 MG Midget, first registered on 13 March 1970.

Is YLW 707H safe to buy?

The MOT history for YLW 707H shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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