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XJH 256J

1971 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

12,240 mi
Last recorded12,240 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2016
Typical for 1971 MG Midget36,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJH 256J
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2016 12,240 miles

corrosion underside of car in places

leaf springs corroded

oil leak

rear inner wheel arches corroded

slight play detected at offside front wheel

Fail 14 Mar 2016 12,240 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured anti roll bar mounting point broken (2.4.A.3)

corrosion underside of car in places

leaf springs corroded

oil leak

rear inner wheel arches corroded

slight play detected at offside front wheel

Pass 7 Jan 2015 11,914 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside and offside front chassis is rusty

Pass 5 Dec 2013 11,049 miles

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

exhaust rubber mounting near rear axle starting to split-rear mounting possibly solid?

many areas and components modified -body has had many corrosion repairs -areas around bulkheadmarginal

minor play in front suspension

nearside front brake hose [modified]close to bracket on full lock -maintain check in case of chafing

number plates may not comply with current regulations

offside rear torque arm bolt and nearside front lower suspension arm bolt show signs of possible movement?

signs of possible crack near nearside front shock absorber?

Pass 24 Jul 2012 10,728 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 10,596 miles

excessive movement on handbrake.

Fail 14 Jul 2011 10,563 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

excessive movement on handbrake.

Pass 27 Jul 2010 9,755 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 8,285 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2009 8,285 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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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XJH 256J is a 1971 MG Midget in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 XJH 256J, 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 XJH 256J registered?

XJH 256J is a 1971 MG Midget, first registered on 1 June 1971.

Is XJH 256J safe to buy?

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