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PLJ 956M

1974 MG Midget

Maroon Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

29,318 mi
Last recorded29,318 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2019
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPLJ 956M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2019 29,318 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 28,526 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Of rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Of rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2018 28,526 miles

Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Of rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Of rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2017 28,141 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play Of steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened Link touching lower arm on full lock (2.4.A.2)

Offside Ball joint has slight play Of steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 May 2016 27,090 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 26,796 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 26,560 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 26,087 miles

wear on nearside suspension bushes

Pass 20 Jun 2012 25,519 miles

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

Nearside front steering rack has slight play

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jun 2012 25,519 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside front steering rack has slight play

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2011 24,812 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 24,811 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fail 20 May 2010 24,343 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2010 24,343 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 22,800 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 21,970 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 20,879 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 19,409 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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PLJ 956M is a 1974 MG Midget in Maroon with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PLJ 956M, 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.

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What year was PLJ 956M registered?

PLJ 956M is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 11 April 1974.

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