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YUR 860K

1971 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

43,827 mi
Last recorded43,827 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 1971 MG Midget36,459 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYUR 860K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2018 43,827 miles

slight oil leak from rear axle n/s

Pass 13 Apr 2017 47,692 miles

centre exhaust mount partial bond seperated

rear n/s rear hub some axel oil on brake bake plate

some free movement on hand brake quadrant

Pass 5 Apr 2016 47,500 miles

Nearside Front king pin has slight play

Fail 1 Apr 2016 47,493 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front king pin has slight play

Pass 2 Dec 2011 46,590 miles

Advise n/s rear exhaust mount broken.

Fail 2 Dec 2011 46,590 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Advise n/s rear exhaust mount broken.

Pass 28 Dec 2007 45,938 miles

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

one nut /bolt missing on rim of steering wheel rec replace

Pass 20 Dec 2006 45,589 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 44,961 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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YUR 860K 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 YUR 860K, 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 YUR 860K?

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What year was YUR 860K registered?

YUR 860K is a 1971 MG Midget, first registered on 1 December 1971.

Is YUR 860K safe to buy?

The MOT history for YUR 860K 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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