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YKL 411J

1971 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

49,316 mi
Last recorded49,316 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2017
Typical for 1971 MG Midget36,459 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYKL 411J
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2017 49,316 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 49,216 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside windscreen wiper only just meets requirements

Pass 30 May 2013 49,190 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 49,176 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 May 2012 48,948 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 48,895 miles

1 More hand brake travel than correct adustment 2 Main beam warning lamp unclear

Pass 18 May 2007 48,870 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 48,478 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2005 48,478 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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YKL 411J is a 1971 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YKL 411J, 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 YKL 411J registered?

YKL 411J is a 1971 MG Midget, first registered on 21 May 1971.

Is YKL 411J safe to buy?

The MOT history for YKL 411J shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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