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RAJ 268M

1974 MG Midget

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

39,641 mi
Last recorded39,641 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAJ 268M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 39,641 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 39,055 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 36,628 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential front input shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2022 36,625 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering component casing retaining devices dangerously loose (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential front input shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 34,769 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to down pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Jul 2020 31,607 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Jul 2020 31,607 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Apr 2019 29,813 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 29,813 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 29,794 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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RAJ 268M is a 1974 MG Midget in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RAJ 268M, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RAJ 268M registered?

RAJ 268M is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 1 January 1974.

Is RAJ 268M safe to buy?

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