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YKF 10J

1971 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,755 mi
Last recorded17,755 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 1971 MG Midget36,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYKF 10J
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 16 Oct 2025 17,755 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 17,401 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 17,041 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 16,690 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 15,934 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 15,316 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 14,667 miles

slight leak from rear axle near side seal not effecting brake

Pass 19 Apr 2018 13,779 miles

diff oil on drum back plates

Pass 6 Apr 2017 12,653 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Mar 2016 11,346 miles

Play detected in steering rack inner joints

Pass 1 Apr 2015 10,412 miles

Slight movement in offside front anti roll bar saddle clamp.

Slight movement in offside front steering rack inner joint.

Pass 15 Apr 2014 9,654 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 9,221 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 8,003 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 5,939 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 5,172 miles

handbrake travel high

slight fluid seep rear axle

Pass 17 Apr 2009 4,846 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 4,515 miles

Alternator insecure

Timing belt cover missing

Pass 18 Apr 2007 3,536 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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YKF 10J is a 1971 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YKF 10J, 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 YKF 10J registered?

YKF 10J is a 1971 MG Midget, first registered on 5 May 1971.

Is YKF 10J safe to buy?

The MOT history for YKF 10J shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YKF 10J have outstanding finance?

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