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YCX 160J

1971 MG Midget

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

24,412 mi
Last recorded24,412 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2016
Typical for 1971 MG Midget36,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYCX 160J
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2016 24,412 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 24,277 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 24,131 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 24,122 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion to nearide/offside rear inner panels.

slight sideway movement to parking brake.

Pass 1 Jul 2011 24,080 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 24,031 miles

front shockers slightly soft.

slight wear to nearside trunion.

Pass 5 May 2009 23,956 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 23,804 miles

LIFT IN NEARSIDE KINGPIN BUSHS. †WEAR TO NEARSIDE TOP ARM BUSHS.

Pass 17 Aug 2006 23,748 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 23,748 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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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YCX 160J is a 1971 MG Midget in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YCX 160J, 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 YCX 160J registered?

YCX 160J is a 1971 MG Midget, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is YCX 160J safe to buy?

The MOT history for YCX 160J shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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