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RJP 830R

1977 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

9,667 mi
Last recorded9,667 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2012
Typical for 1977 MG Midget56,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJP 830R
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2012 9,667 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 9,667 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 9,129 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 8,928 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 8,904 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 8,879 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 22 May 2006 8,477 miles

corrosion both front inner wings

corrosion o/s chassis leg

corrosion o/s door shut

Fail 22 May 2006 8,477 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

corrosion both front inner wings

corrosion o/s chassis leg

corrosion o/s door shut

Fail 9 May 2006 8,475 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

corrosion both front inner wings

corrosion front chassis legs

corrosion o/s door shut

passed emissions onlt when revved

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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RJP 830R is a 1977 MG Midget in Green with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1977 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 56,429 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 RJP 830R, 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 49 years old, this MG Midget is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RJP 830R registered?

RJP 830R is a 1977 MG Midget, first registered on 6 May 1977.

Is RJP 830R safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJP 830R shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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