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PMJ 699M

1974 MG Midget

Purple Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

4,492 mi
Last recorded4,492 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2018
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPMJ 699M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2018 4,492 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jan 2018 4,491 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated damaged (6.3.1d)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 3,665 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 3,665 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 2,012 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 883 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 883 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 296 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight corrosion in front of near side rear and offside rear leaf spring suspension mounting brackets,front exhaust mounting strap broken,

Fail 18 Sep 2013 294 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front brake sticking.

slight corrosion in front of near side rear and offside rear leaf spring suspension mounting brackets,front exhaust mounting strap broken,

Pass 20 Sep 2012 79,671 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

near side washer jet not working,front exhaust bracket broken.

Pass 28 Sep 2011 78,868 miles

Centre Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 Sep 2011 78,868 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Centre Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 77,970 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 77,965 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 26 Jun 2008 77,865 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 77,865 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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PMJ 699M is a 1974 MG Midget in Purple with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 PMJ 699M, 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 PMJ 699M registered?

PMJ 699M is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 2 April 1974.

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