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PJO 413J

1970 MG Midget

Orange Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2020
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

58,639 mi
Last recorded58,639 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2019
Typical for 1970 MG Midget35,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJO 413J
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1970
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2019 58,639 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine & gear box slight oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2019 58,639 miles

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine & gear box slight oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 58,432 miles

slight engine oil leak

very slight blow at rear exhaust clamp area

Pass 25 Aug 2017 58,095 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 58,095 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brakes 25 % imbalanced on RBT

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Aug 2017 58,095 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded near both anti roll bar bush mounts (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brakes 25 % imbalanced on RBT

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Aug 2016 57,636 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 57,334 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 56,967 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 56,967 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 56,887 miles

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

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

n/s o/s front shock absorber top mount slight movment

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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PJO 413J is a 1970 MG Midget in Orange with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1970 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 35,558 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 PJO 413J, 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 56 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 PJO 413J registered?

PJO 413J is a 1970 MG Midget, first registered on 11 December 1970.

Is PJO 413J safe to buy?

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