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RJN 137M

1974 MG Midget

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

10,035 mi
Last recorded10,035 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJN 137M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2019 10,035 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 6,935 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 6,671 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 6,220 miles

exhaust rubber split front

rear exhaust mount missing

Pass 15 Jul 2013 5,153 miles

Exhaust centre pipe rubber mount split (system still secure)

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

Fail 9 Jul 2013 5,040 miles

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

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

Exhaust centre pipe rubber mount split (system still secure)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 4,387 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 3,427 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Jul 2011 3,425 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 1,612 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 498 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 99,620 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 99,439 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 98,820 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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RJN 137M is a 1974 MG Midget in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RJN 137M, 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 RJN 137M registered?

RJN 137M is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 24 May 1974.

Is RJN 137M safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJN 137M shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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