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RYJ 62M

1980 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2021
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

95,196 mi
Last recorded95,196 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2020
Typical for 1980 MG Midget60,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRYJ 62M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2020 95,196 miles

Nearside Front seat floor area getting weak and flexing

Service Brake Pedal Has A Lot Of Travel But Sufficient Reserve Travel

both rear wheels slightly noisy on rotation (axle or wheel bearings)

steering rack has play @ offside and nearside

Fail 2 Jun 2020 95,194 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front seat floor area getting weak and flexing

both rear wheels slightly noisy on rotation (axle or wheel bearings)

steering rack has play @ offside and nearside

Pass 11 May 2019 94,962 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Steering Column/Rack Has Slight Play

Fail 3 May 2019 94,961 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working Nearside and Offside (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside and Offside (1.2.1 (e))

Steering Column/Rack Has Slight Play

Various Components Damp With Brake Fluid, No Visible Leak

Pass 18 May 2017 93,231 miles
Fail 13 May 2017 93,229 miles

Fuel hose insecure @ carb (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Braking system leaking caliper @ union (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 92,213 miles

exhaust rear mounting deteriorated

front suspension has been modified & steering angles look incorrect

Fail 9 Jun 2016 92,211 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre mounting broken (7.1.1)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking wheel (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

exhaust rear mounting deteriorated

front suspension has been modified & steering angles look incorrect

Pass 23 Dec 2014 91,173 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 91,171 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Steering wheel retaining device missing (2.1.6)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 88,708 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 88,708 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 88,268 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 88,268 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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RYJ 62M is a 1980 MG Midget in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1980 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 60,468 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 RYJ 62M, 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 46 years old, this MG Midget is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RYJ 62M registered?

RYJ 62M is a 1980 MG Midget, first registered on 12 June 1980.

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