MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,636 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
both rear tyres getting low
nearside front tyre on limit (outer tread worn).
offside front tyre nearing limit
slight play in both front wheel bearings
slight play in both steering rack-ends
handbrake high
n/s rear tyre starting to crack
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
advise nearside front kingpin slight play
How Reliable is the MG Midget?
Based on 84,419 MOT tests across 9,949 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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JHJ 271L is a 1973 MG Midget in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
Across all 1973 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 36,544 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 JHJ 271L, 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 53 years old, this MG Midget is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was JHJ 271L registered?
JHJ 271L is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 7 March 1973.
Is JHJ 271L safe to buy?
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