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XOB 391J

1971 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

23,674 mi
Last recorded23,674 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 1971 MG Midget36,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXOB 391J
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 23,674 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 23,662 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Fail 6 Dec 2017 23,662 miles

Central Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 4 Nov 2016 23,612 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 23,612 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 23,583 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 23,582 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 23,308 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 23,287 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 23,078 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 23,078 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 May 2008 22,841 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 22,565 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Pass 24 May 2006 20,987 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 20,987 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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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XOB 391J is a 1971 MG Midget in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XOB 391J, 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 XOB 391J registered?

XOB 391J is a 1971 MG Midget, first registered on 15 January 1971.

Is XOB 391J safe to buy?

The MOT history for XOB 391J shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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