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YAP 426J

1971 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2018
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

46,322 mi
Last recorded46,322 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2017
Typical for 1971 MG Midget36,459 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYAP 426J
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2017 46,322 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 46,059 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 46,049 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill area,inside car (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside fuel tank mounting bolts not fully tight

Fail 3 Aug 2015 46,032 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped across axle (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired by rear shock absorber mounts and rear spring front mount (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired rear most spring hangar (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired floor pan (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis by antiroll bar mounting (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired around shock absorber mounting and rear spring mounting (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired rearmost spring hangar (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired floor pan (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2010 45,891 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 44,308 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 44,086 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 44,086 miles

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r axle strap broke

slight play in steering rack needs to be checked on next service

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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YAP 426J is a 1971 MG Midget in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YAP 426J, 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 YAP 426J registered?

YAP 426J is a 1971 MG Midget, first registered on 3 February 1971.

Is YAP 426J safe to buy?

The MOT history for YAP 426J shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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