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XKE 485J

1971 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

19,404 mi
Last recorded19,404 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 1971 MG Midget36,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXKE 485J
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 19,404 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 19,202 miles
Fail 10 May 2024 19,191 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 May 2022 18,892 miles
Fail 13 May 2022 18,885 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

footbrake & handbrake low o\s\r

Pass 6 May 2021 18,585 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 18,579 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2019 17,908 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 17,093 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 16,423 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 15,748 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 14,909 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 14,802 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 14,596 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 13,385 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 13,296 miles
Pass 14 May 2010
Pass 14 May 2009 12,928 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 12,694 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 12,520 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 12,043 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 12,008 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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XKE 485J is a 1971 MG Midget in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 XKE 485J, 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 XKE 485J registered?

XKE 485J is a 1971 MG Midget, first registered on 12 February 1971.

Is XKE 485J safe to buy?

The MOT history for XKE 485J shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does XKE 485J have outstanding finance?

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