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RNJ 685M

1974 MG Midget

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2023
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

16,554 mi
Last recorded16,554 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2022
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRNJ 685M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2022 16,554 miles

Exhaust mounting defective mount broke before rear axle (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 15,789 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 14,384 miles

rear fuel line poorly secured

Pass 19 Jul 2017 12,392 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Jul 2016 10,113 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 9,181 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 8,477 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 7,514 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 6,729 miles

2 small parts of fuel pipe very perrished

Pass 2 Aug 2011 6,340 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 5,490 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 4,798 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 3,998 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 3,831 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 26 Mar 2008 3,791 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 3,258 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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RNJ 685M is a 1974 MG Midget in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 RNJ 685M, 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 RNJ 685M registered?

RNJ 685M is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 11 July 1974.

Is RNJ 685M safe to buy?

The MOT history for RNJ 685M shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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