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YAR 889K

1971 MG Midget

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

25,103 mi
Last recorded25,103 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2021
Typical for 1971 MG Midget36,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYAR 889K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2021 25,103 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 25,103 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake valve leaking such that brake functionality is affected (1.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2020 24,497 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 24,073 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 24,073 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 10 May 2018 23,141 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 21,907 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 20,588 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 19,596 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 19,594 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel fitment excessively worn between the wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

Offside Rear Wheel fitment excessively worn between the wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

Pass 30 May 2014 18,423 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 18,415 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 May 2013 17,138 miles

advise corrosion to nearside front floor pan under wheel arch

all previous repair work to floor and chassis area of poor quality

both steering arm bolt locking tabs not locked over

corrosion and previous repair to underside of offside rear wheel arch to chassis

corrosion to nearside rear inner wheel arch area close to spring mounting

nearside front wheel fouling outside edge of caliper

play in wheel hub splines on all four wheels .some slightly worse than others

Fail 11 May 2013 17,120 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise corrosion to nearside front floor pan under wheel arch

all previous repair work to floor and chassis area of poor quality

both steering arm bolt locking tabs not locked over

corrosion and previous repair to underside of offside rear wheel arch to chassis

corrosion to nearside rear inner wheel arch area close to spring mounting

nearside front wheel fouling outside edge of caliper

play in wheel hub splines on all four wheels .some slightly worse than others

Pass 9 Nov 2011 16,659 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 15,974 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 15,569 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 15,163 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 14,837 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 14,805 miles

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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YAR 889K is a 1971 MG Midget in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YAR 889K, 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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YAR 889K is a 1971 MG Midget, first registered on 1 August 1971.

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