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PRO 127H

1970 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

71,121 mi
Last recorded71,121 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 1970 MG Midget35,558 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPRO 127H
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 71,121 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front floor/sill to floor edge corroded not in area

Pass 6 Sep 2016 71,052 miles

Nearside Front Lower trunion has movement developing

Pass 23 Sep 2015 71,002 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 70,881 miles

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)

offside and nearside front inner sills corroded not in area

Pass 30 Aug 2013 70,845 miles

battery not clamped but cant fall over

corrosion nearside front sill to floor edge not in area

offside rear check strap deteriorated

Fail 29 Aug 2013 70,845 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

battery not clamped but cant fall over

corrosion nearside front sill to floor edge not in area

offside rear check strap deteriorated

Pass 16 Aug 2012 70,813 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

battery insecure

main beam warning light not working

offside and nearside front sill to floor edges corroded not in area

Pass 17 Jun 2011 70,646 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

drivers side door check strap broken

main beam tell tale light not working

Fail 17 Jun 2011 70,646 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

drivers side door check strap broken

main beam tell tale light not working

Pass 5 May 2009 70,567 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 28 Apr 2009 70,567 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 70,490 miles

surface rust on front susp. parts,not affecting strength of parts.

Pass 14 Aug 2006 70,329 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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PRO 127H is a 1970 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 PRO 127H, 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.

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What year was PRO 127H registered?

PRO 127H is a 1970 MG Midget, first registered on 20 May 1970.

Is PRO 127H safe to buy?

The MOT history for PRO 127H shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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