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XOV 387J

1971 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

5,030 mi
Last recorded5,030 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 1971 MG Midget36,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXOV 387J
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2017 5,030 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 19 Jun 2017 5,003 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 May 2016 4,368 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 4,368 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fuel system component leaking front carb (7.2.3)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 10 Apr 2015 3,540 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 3,540 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 3,241 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 3,166 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 3,166 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 3,032 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 2,424 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2007 1,848 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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XOV 387J is a 1971 MG Midget in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 XOV 387J, 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 XOV 387J registered?

XOV 387J is a 1971 MG Midget, first registered on 6 May 1971.

Is XOV 387J safe to buy?

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