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XKT 923J

1971 MG Midget

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

8,032 mi
Last recorded8,032 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 1971 MG Midget36,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXKT 923J
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 8,032 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion valance (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 5,480 miles

Gearbox oil leak

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil filter leaking

Fail 4 Apr 2017 5,478 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket bolt missing (2.4.B.6c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Gearbox oil leak

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside rear tyre deteriorating

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil filter leaking

Fail 25 Sep 2012 5,478 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 May 2010 5,371 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 5,242 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2007 5,242 miles

Centre Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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XKT 923J is a 1971 MG Midget in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 XKT 923J, 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 XKT 923J registered?

XKT 923J is a 1971 MG Midget, first registered on 1 May 1971.

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