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YVK 516J

1970 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

77,560 mi
Last recorded77,560 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2015
Typical for 1970 MG Midget35,558 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYVK 516J
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2015 77,560 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 76,873 miles

heavy corrosion to suspension components

heavy underbody corrosion

leaf springs and coil springs poor condition

underbody greased not allowing full inspection

Pass 26 Jun 2013 76,608 miles

corrsion front coil springs.

corrsion rear leaf springs.

heavy underbody/suspension undersealing/greasing etc, not allowing full inspection

Pass 22 Jun 2012 76,425 miles

play in both front king pins

slight play in steering rack

underbody corrosion

Pass 12 Jul 2011 76,156 miles

corrsion to coil springs.

slight corrsion leaf springs.

underbody corrsion.

Pass 29 Jun 2010 75,588 miles

corrsion suspension units.

corrsion to coil springs.

corrsion to leaf springs.

underbody corrsion.

Pass 10 Jul 2009 75,499 miles

corrosion to front brake discs

slight blow exhaust joints

slight play n/s/f (end float)

slight play o/s/f and n/s/f king pins

unable to check under vehicle body fully due to the amount of underseal

Pass 4 Jul 2008 75,068 miles

corrosion to front brake discs.

slight play n/s/f hub.

unable to check floor and chassis sections due to excessive underseal.

Pass 6 Jul 2007 74,623 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 74,623 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

SLIGHT CORRSION TO FRONT BRAKE DISCS. †FRONT BRAKES STICKING SLIGHTLY. †SLIGHT PLAY STEERING RACK N/S.

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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YVK 516J is a 1970 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YVK 516J, 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

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What year was YVK 516J registered?

YVK 516J is a 1970 MG Midget, first registered on 1 January 1970.

Is YVK 516J safe to buy?

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