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RMJ 159M

1974 MG Midget

Purple Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2019
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

98,635 mi
Last recorded98,635 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRMJ 159M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 18 Apr 2018 98,635 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 96,591 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 95,708 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 95,226 miles

Fully restored car

Pass 10 Feb 2014 95,185 miles

fully restored vehicle

Pass 13 Feb 2013 94,666 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 94,648 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 94,628 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 94,594 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 94,548 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 94,432 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 94,383 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 94,222 miles

some lift in both front king pins

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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RMJ 159M is a 1974 MG Midget in Purple with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RMJ 159M, 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 RMJ 159M registered?

RMJ 159M is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 8 July 1974.

Is RMJ 159M safe to buy?

The MOT history for RMJ 159M shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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