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YKM 301J

1971 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

25,862 mi
Last recorded25,862 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2018
Typical for 1971 MG Midget36,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYKM 301J
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2018 25,862 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe greased (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under bonnet to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly perished

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 10 Sep 2018 25,859 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Marked with chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe greased (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under bonnet to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly perished

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jul 2015 25,842 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 25,838 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 May 2014 25,816 miles

Coolant leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both A pillar/sill areas are corroded

both front brakes are binding on slightly

front chassis area is showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 8 Apr 2013 25,786 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 25,779 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 25,744 miles

front chassis slightly corroded on both sides

outer sills on both sides, showing signs of advanced corrosion.

Fail 28 Feb 2012 25,742 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front chassis slightly corroded on both sides

outer sills on both sides, showing signs of advanced corrosion.

Pass 4 Mar 2011 25,697 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 25,696 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 25,668 miles

advise on corrsion o/s/f inner wheel arch floor

Fail 22 Jul 2009 25,655 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

advise on corrsion o/s/f inner wheel arch floor

Pass 24 Jul 2008 25,617 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 25,560 miles

1 REAR LEAF SPRINGS HEAVILLY CORRODED AND WEEKEND † 2 T-BAR AT REAR FOR BRAKE PIPE REQUIRES SECURING IE TIGHTENING † 3 FUEL PIPE AT REAR CORRODING † 4 BULK HEAD OF VEHICLE HEAVILLY CORRODED

Pass 22 May 2006 25,408 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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YKM 301J is a 1971 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YKM 301J, 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.

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What year was YKM 301J registered?

YKM 301J is a 1971 MG Midget, first registered on 4 June 1971.

Is YKM 301J safe to buy?

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