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NJJ 271R

1977 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

9,720 mi
Last recorded9,720 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2024
Typical for 1977 MG Midget56,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJJ 271R
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2024 9,720 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 8,619 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 7,634 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 5,841 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 5,756 miles

various oil leaks

Fail 6 Apr 2018 5,755 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

oil leaks

Pass 2 May 2017 5,658 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 5,607 miles

oil leak

Fail 4 May 2016 5,605 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Stop lamp not working all stop lights (1.2.1b)

oil leak

Fail 23 Apr 2016 5,598 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 5,182 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2015 5,182 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2006 4,918 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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NJJ 271R is a 1977 MG Midget in Red with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1977 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 56,429 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 NJJ 271R, 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 49 years old, this MG Midget is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NJJ 271R registered?

NJJ 271R is a 1977 MG Midget, first registered on 17 February 1977.

Is NJJ 271R safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJJ 271R shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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