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PJA 603R

1977 MG Midget

Maroon Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

15,759 mi
Last recorded15,759 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 1977 MG Midget56,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJA 603R
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1977
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 15,759 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust mounting front of rear axle broken

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

slight movement in front wheel bearings

Pass 6 Dec 2017 13,424 miles

Exhaust mounting bracket forward of rear axle broken

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 11,467 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 10,469 miles

slight movement in front lower king pins

Fail 10 Dec 2015 10,452 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight movement in front lower king pins

Pass 9 Dec 2014 9,706 miles

rear service brakes showing imbalance

slight oil leaks pressent

Pass 10 Dec 2013 9,191 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f lower king pin bush worn

outter sills starting to show corrosion along lower edges

slight movement in front wheel; bearings

slight movement in n/s/ inner steering rack joint

Pass 27 Dec 2012 8,278 miles

headlamp alignment slightly left

movement preseent in steering column

o/s n/o plate light one bulb inop

o/s/r service brake showing imbalance

slight free play present in steering wheel

slight movement pressent in n/s and o/s/f lower king pin trunions

spare tyre flat

Pass 15 Dec 2011 8,007 miles

No lock out on n/s/r parking brake unit.

No lock out on o/s/r service brake unit.

Oil leak

free play present in both n/s/f and o/s/f suspension lower trunnion joints.

Pass 13 Dec 2010 7,466 miles

front and rear service brakes showing imbalance

n/s/f lower king pin bush worn

o/s/r handbrake performance low

Pass 18 Dec 2009 7,199 miles

Oil leak

o/s/r handbrake performance slightly low

slight free movement pressent in steering

slight movement pressent in n/s and o/s/f lower king pin bushes

Pass 23 Aug 2005 6,099 miles

Front brake discs worn.

Front brake pads appear to be considerably worn.

o/s/r handbrake unit recorded performance reading poor.

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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PJA 603R is a 1977 MG Midget in Maroon with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 PJA 603R, 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 PJA 603R registered?

PJA 603R is a 1977 MG Midget, first registered on 5 January 1977.

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