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RJG 686S

1978 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

55,805 mi
Last recorded55,805 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2018
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJG 686S
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2018 55,805 miles

Front slight play in the kingpins

Offside outer sill slightly corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

battery slightly insurcure

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2018 55,805 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front slight play in the kingpins

Offside outer sill slightly corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

battery slightly insurcure

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2017 55,701 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Outer sill slightlly corroded

floor slightly corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2017 55,701 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Outer sill slightlly corroded

floor slightly corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2012 55,692 miles

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

offside outer sill slightly corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2012 55,696 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

offside outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2011 55,623 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front valance slightly corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2011 55,623 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front valance slightly corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2009 55,496 miles

Nearside rear tyre is perished

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2008 55,442 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

nearside front floor/sill corroded

spare tyre incorrrect size

Fail 24 Jun 2008 55,436 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

nearside front floor/sill corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2007 55,332 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

rear brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2006 55,235 miles

How Reliable is the MG Midget 1500?

Based on 40,016 MOT tests across 5,009 vehicles.

70.9%
Pass Rate
297
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
5,009
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,890
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,878
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 1,859
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,853
Stop lamp not working 1,487
Full MG Midget 1500 reliability report

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RJG 686S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1978 MG Midget 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 60,768 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 1500 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,890 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RJG 686S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Midget 1500 typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 48 years old, this MG Midget 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RJG 686S registered?

RJG 686S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 4 February 1978.

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