MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
12,240 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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corrosion underside of car in places
leaf springs corroded
oil leak
rear inner wheel arches corroded
slight play detected at offside front wheel
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
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
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?
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
excessive movement on handbrake.
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.
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
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?
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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.
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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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