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YEG 988J

1971 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

7,099 mi
Last recorded7,099 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2015
Typical for 1971 MG Midget36,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYEG 988J
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2015 7,099 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 7,099 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 6,889 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 6,693 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 6,607 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 6,488 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 6,488 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 6,256 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 6,143 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 5,976 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 5,927 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 5,686 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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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YEG 988J is a 1971 MG Midget in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YEG 988J, 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

How do I check the history of YEG 988J?

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What year was YEG 988J registered?

YEG 988J is a 1971 MG Midget, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is YEG 988J safe to buy?

The MOT history for YEG 988J shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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