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XBN 666L

1971 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2014
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,350 mi
Last recorded85,350 miles
Recorded on4 May 2013
Typical for 1971 MG Midget36,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXBN 666L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 May 2013 85,350 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres age cracked in tread and sidewalls

Pass 12 Apr 2012 85,266 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 85,147 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 84,981 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

slight rear brake inbalance

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 9 May 2009 84,730 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

car conversion front and rear fiberglass panels bonded to steel frame heavy undersealead can not tell condition of welding ect or any corsion covered

Fail 22 Apr 2009 84,715 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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XBN 666L is a 1971 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1971 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 36,459 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 XBN 666L, 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 55 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 XBN 666L registered?

XBN 666L is a 1971 MG Midget, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is XBN 666L safe to buy?

The MOT history for XBN 666L shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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