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RJW 284L

1970 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2017
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,817 mi
Last recorded49,817 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2016
Typical for 1970 MG Midget35,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJW 284L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2016 49,817 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 49,788 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint trunnion joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 49,355 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 49,331 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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RJW 284L is a 1970 MG Midget in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 RJW 284L, 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 RJW 284L registered?

RJW 284L is a 1970 MG Midget, first registered on 31 December 1970.

Is RJW 284L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJW 284L shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RJW 284L have outstanding finance?

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