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PJT 337J

1971 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1380cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2024
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

35,475 mi
Last recorded35,475 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2023
Typical for 1971 MG Midget36,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJT 337J
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,380cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2023 35,475 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2023 35,470 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner wheel arch plate of weld not welded all round (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2007 35,120 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 32,819 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 32,784 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

lock nut at tunnel hand brake cable fitment loose

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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PJT 337J is a 1971 MG Midget in Green with a 1,380cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1971 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 36,459 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 PJT 337J, 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 55 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 PJT 337J registered?

PJT 337J is a 1971 MG Midget, first registered on 1 February 1971.

Is PJT 337J safe to buy?

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