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RJO 318J

1971 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

36,261 mi
Last recorded36,261 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1971 MG Midget36,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJO 318J
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 36,261 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 35,559 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 34,527 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 33,887 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 33,167 miles
Pass 1 May 2021 32,509 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 31,383 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2019 30,695 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 29,576 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 28,661 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 27,693 miles
Fail 9 May 2015 27,094 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 May 2015 27,094 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 26,359 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 25,939 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 25,236 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 24,893 miles

Centre exhaust mount split

Pass 24 May 2010 24,421 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 24,417 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside wiper blade split

Pass 12 May 2009 23,645 miles

Clutch slave cylinder leaking fluid

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Parking brake system has limited reserve travel. It would appear system requires adjustment

Fail 12 May 2009 23,645 miles

Clutch slave cylinder leaking fluid

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Parking brake system has limited reserve travel. It would appear system requires adjustment

Pass 7 May 2008 22,498 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 20,945 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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RJO 318J is a 1971 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1971 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 36,459 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 RJO 318J, 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 55 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 RJO 318J registered?

RJO 318J is a 1971 MG Midget, first registered on 17 March 1971.

Is RJO 318J safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJO 318J shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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