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RER 735J

1970 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

33,490 mi
Last recorded33,490 miles
Recorded on20 May 2011
Typical for 1970 MG Midget35,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRER 735J
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2011 33,490 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 32,215 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Slight lift in N/S/F Kingpin

Slight wear in steering rack

Fail 25 Jul 2007 32,186 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Slight lift in n/s/f kingpin

Slight wear in steering rack

Pass 19 Jul 2006 31,115 miles

slight play in steering rack both sides hand brake will require looking at in near future

Pass 22 Jul 2005 30,034 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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RER 735J is a 1970 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1970 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 35,558 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 RER 735J, 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 56 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 RER 735J registered?

RER 735J is a 1970 MG Midget, first registered on 1 March 1970.

Is RER 735J safe to buy?

The MOT history for RER 735J shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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