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RKJ 554M

1974 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

38,403 mi
Last recorded38,403 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2011
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRKJ 554M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2011 38,403 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 38,403 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 38,237 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

condition of offside front floor

Pass 23 Oct 2007 29,963 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2005 9,641 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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RKJ 554M is a 1974 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RKJ 554M, 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 RKJ 554M registered?

RKJ 554M is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 22 March 1974.

Is RKJ 554M safe to buy?

The MOT history for RKJ 554M shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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