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PJK 204N

1974 MG Midget

Orange Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

5,807 mi
Last recorded5,807 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJK 204N
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 5,807 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2026 5,799 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine crank shaft oil seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play half shaft + oil seal leaking (5.1.3 (a) (i))

play to front king pins

Pass 19 Apr 2017 97,248 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 94,252 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 89,275 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 85,790 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 81,085 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 76,961 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 72,135 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 67,627 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 66,626 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 63,970 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 59,932 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 59,876 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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PJK 204N is a 1974 MG Midget in Orange with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 PJK 204N, 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 PJK 204N registered?

PJK 204N is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 1 August 1974.

Is PJK 204N safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJK 204N shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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