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YDF 224K

1971 MG Midget

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2020
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

47,618 mi
Last recorded47,618 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2019
Typical for 1971 MG Midget36,459 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYDF 224K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2019 47,618 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Aug 2019 47,606 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 May 2016 47,581 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 May 2015 47,554 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 47,530 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 47,499 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 47,412 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 47,375 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 47,227 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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YDF 224K is a 1971 MG Midget in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YDF 224K, 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 YDF 224K registered?

YDF 224K is a 1971 MG Midget, first registered on 1 August 1971.

Is YDF 224K safe to buy?

The MOT history for YDF 224K shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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