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PJT 426K

1971 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,378 mi
Last recorded99,378 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2017
Typical for 1971 MG Midget36,459 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJT 426K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2017 99,378 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear metal (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 98,176 miles

centre exhaust mounting rubber broken but exhaust system is secure at present

offside front tyre tread rubber starting to crack and perish but unable to see cords at present

Pass 17 Dec 2015 96,542 miles

1 x exhaust mount rubber split

offside front tyre tread rubber starting to crack & perish

Pass 23 Dec 2014 95,100 miles

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

all brake pipes slight rusting /vehicle in rusty welded condition/fuel pipes rusty /offside front and nearside rear tyes cracking between treads/nearside rear front spring eye bush wearing

Fail 10 Dec 2014 95,100 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Upper Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

all brake pipes slight rusting /vehicle in rusty welded condition/fuel pipes rusty /offside front and nearside rear tyes cracking between treads/nearside rear front spring eye bush wearing

Pass 26 Jun 2013 95,026 miles

Centre exhaust mounting rubber broken but system supported.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 25 Jun 2013 95,024 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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 426K is a 1971 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 426K, 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.

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What year was PJT 426K registered?

PJT 426K is a 1971 MG Midget, first registered on 23 August 1971.

Is PJT 426K safe to buy?

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