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YAX 958J

1971 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

12,517 mi
Last recorded12,517 miles
Recorded on11 May 2019
Typical for 1971 MG Midget36,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYAX 958J
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2019 12,517 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 12,517 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper antl roll bar rubber splite

Nearside Rear Outer sills and floor rustey and hold

Nearside Outer sill rustey and hold

Nearside Rear Outer sills and floor rustey and hold

Pass 5 Jan 2018 11,164 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 9,905 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 9,077 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 8,295 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 7,837 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 7,478 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 7,102 miles

BAD OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE AREA

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 6,803 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 6,108 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 3,940 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 1,482 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 4,370 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 4,370 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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YAX 958J is a 1971 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 YAX 958J, 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 YAX 958J registered?

YAX 958J is a 1971 MG Midget, first registered on 28 April 1971.

Is YAX 958J safe to buy?

The MOT history for YAX 958J shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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