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KGJ 343N

1974 MG Midget

Orange Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,775 mi
Last recorded89,775 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKGJ 343N
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 89,775 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2026 89,774 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Hole in inner arch, within 30cm of seatbelt mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 89,389 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2023 89,387 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 89,187 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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KGJ 343N is a 1974 MG Midget in Orange with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1974 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 40,999 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 KGJ 343N, 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 52 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 KGJ 343N registered?

KGJ 343N is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 1 January 1974.

Is KGJ 343N safe to buy?

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