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XOP 987J

1971 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

22,280 mi
Last recorded22,280 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2021
Typical for 1971 MG Midget36,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXOP 987J
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2021 22,280 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 22,271 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 21,837 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 21,075 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 18,952 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 17,802 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 17,797 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 17,129 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2014 16,579 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 17 Jun 2014 16,574 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 16,173 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 15,760 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 15,002 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 25,259 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 25,259 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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XOP 987J 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 80%.

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 XOP 987J, 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 XOP 987J registered?

XOP 987J is a 1971 MG Midget, first registered on 1 June 1971.

Is XOP 987J safe to buy?

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