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SCJ 401H

1970 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

87,496 mi
Last recorded87,496 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2010
Typical for 1970 MG Midget35,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSCJ 401H
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2010 87,496 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 87,479 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

front brakes binding slightly and do not perfporm as well as expected

Pass 12 Aug 2008 87,439 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 87,439 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 4 Aug 2007 87,220 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 87,059 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2006 87,059 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2005 86,907 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2005 86,907 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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SCJ 401H is a 1970 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 SCJ 401H, 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 SCJ 401H?

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What year was SCJ 401H registered?

SCJ 401H is a 1970 MG Midget, first registered on 26 May 1970.

Is SCJ 401H safe to buy?

The MOT history for SCJ 401H shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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