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RJX 804P

1976 MG Midget 1500

Yellow Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

24,830 mi
Last recorded24,830 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2020
Typical for 1976 MG Midget 150061,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJX 804P
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2020 24,830 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 24,566 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 24,411 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 24,209 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 23,583 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 22,138 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 21,783 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2012 21,780 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2011 21,376 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2011 21,376 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise oil leak n/s/r hub

Pass 4 May 2010 20,702 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 20,702 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

advise o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 28 Apr 2009 19,887 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2009 19,887 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 19,148 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 3 May 2007 18,607 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 May 2007 18,607 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 17,622 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2006 17,622 miles

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

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

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
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RJX 804P is a 1976 MG Midget 1500 in Yellow with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1976 MG Midget 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 61,266 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 RJX 804P, 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 50 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 RJX 804P registered?

RJX 804P is a 1976 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 5 May 1976.

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