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YRD 967K

1971 MG Midget

Beige Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

87,518 mi
Last recorded87,518 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2017
Typical for 1971 MG Midget36,459 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYRD 967K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1971
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2017 87,518 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 87,518 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 87,369 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 87,369 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 May 2015 87,059 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 87,059 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 86,897 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 86,609 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Jul 2009 86,600 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 86,464 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 86,464 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 86,023 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 86,023 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 85,507 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 85,507 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

sight movement in near side front lower trunion joint

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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YRD 967K is a 1971 MG Midget in Beige with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 YRD 967K, 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 YRD 967K registered?

YRD 967K is a 1971 MG Midget, first registered on 18 August 1971.

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