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SHR 461H

1970 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

29,041 mi
Last recorded29,041 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 1970 MG Midget35,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSHR 461H
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2017 29,041 miles

Slight play in O/S & N/S front wheel bearings.

Pass 30 Jun 2016 28,770 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 28,711 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

O/S & N/S rear rubber suspension straps slightly deteriorated.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Slight surface corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Pass 7 Jul 2014 28,536 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

O/S & N/S rear rubber suspension straps slightly deteriorated.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Slight surface corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Pass 5 Jul 2013 28,425 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Pass 20 Jul 2012 28,414 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jul 2012 28,414 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 28,050 miles

advise of slight rust o/s and n/s inner sill floor sections

advise of slight wear in o/s and n;s king pin bushes and front wheel bearings

Pass 17 Jul 2010 27,814 miles

Advise O/S & N/S front floors corroded on underside

Advise O/S & N/S rear inner quarter to outer quarters corroded.

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 17 Jul 2010 27,814 miles

Advise O/S & N/S front floors corroded on underside

Advise O/S & N/S rear inner quarter to outer quarters corroded.

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 26,228 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 24,700 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 23,240 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 21,781 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 21,781 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.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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SHR 461H is a 1970 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SHR 461H, 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 SHR 461H registered?

SHR 461H is a 1970 MG Midget, first registered on 16 June 1970.

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