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XKN 674J

1971 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

52,260 mi
Last recorded52,260 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2014
Typical for 1971 MG Midget36,459 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXKN 674J
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2014 52,260 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 52,247 miles

nearside footwell corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2013 52,247 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

nearside footwell corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2012 52,223 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 52,206 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 52,135 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 52,126 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Dec 2007 52,074 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 52,073 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 6 Dec 2005 62,013 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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XKN 674J 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 60%.

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 XKN 674J, 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 XKN 674J registered?

XKN 674J is a 1971 MG Midget, first registered on 1 April 1971.

Is XKN 674J safe to buy?

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