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LMJ 706

1997 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

38,993 mi
Last recorded38,993 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 1997 MG Midget38,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLMJ 706
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2019 38,993 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 38,858 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 38,858 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Mar 2017 38,779 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 38,779 miles

Offside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 38,657 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 38,615 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 38,611 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.3a)

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Apr 2014 38,590 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 38,590 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 38,512 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 38,363 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 10 Apr 2012 38,359 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 3 May 2011 38,184 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 38,036 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 37,872 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 37,864 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 2 May 2007 37,804 miles

offside front brake binding.

offside indicator flashing fast but within limits.

Pass 29 Apr 2006 37,761 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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LMJ 706 is a 1997 MG Midget in Green with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1997 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 38,718 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 LMJ 706, 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 29 years old, this MG Midget is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was LMJ 706 registered?

LMJ 706 is a 1997 MG Midget, first registered on 14 April 1997.

Is LMJ 706 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LMJ 706 shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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