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RUJ 197N

1971 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

6,649 mi
Last recorded6,649 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2011
Typical for 1971 MG Midget36,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRUJ 197N
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2011 6,649 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2010 6,621 miles

front and rear floor panes excess repaired

Fail 18 Apr 2010 6,621 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front and rear floor panes excess repaired

Fail 28 Aug 2009 6,618 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake clevis joint excessively worn and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Rear Brake relay lever excessively worn and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

general underside of vehicle extensive welding repairs

slight movement detected @ both front wheels

Pass 11 Jul 2008 3,659 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 3,659 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 2,107 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 99,795 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 99,290 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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RUJ 197N is a 1971 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1971 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 36,459 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 RUJ 197N, 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 55 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 RUJ 197N registered?

RUJ 197N is a 1971 MG Midget, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is RUJ 197N safe to buy?

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