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GRC 242J

1971 MG Midget

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

93,949 mi
Last recorded93,949 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2024
Typical for 1971 MG Midget36,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGRC 242J
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2024 93,949 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 93,818 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 93,634 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 93,557 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 93,528 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 93,519 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 93,432 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 93,357 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 May 2016 93,185 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 92,754 miles
Fail 23 May 2015 92,754 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 92,440 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 92,171 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 91,525 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 91,513 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 May 2011 90,795 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 90,215 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear brakes out of balance

Fail 19 May 2009 90,215 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brakes out of balance

Fail 15 Dec 2007 89,823 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2007 89,823 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 88,767 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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GRC 242J is a 1971 MG Midget in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 GRC 242J, 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 GRC 242J registered?

GRC 242J is a 1971 MG Midget, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is GRC 242J safe to buy?

The MOT history for GRC 242J shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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