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SMJ 245J

1971 MG Midget

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

10,710 mi
Last recorded10,710 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2012
Typical for 1971 MG Midget36,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSMJ 245J
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2012 10,710 miles

nearside floor corroded not in priscribed area

Fail 13 Mar 2012 10,683 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside floor corroded not in priscribed area

Pass 21 Mar 2011 8,449 miles

advise both rear tyres worn and cracking

Pass 13 Jan 2010 8,066 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 7,811 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear axle straps perrished

n/s front king pin has slight play

o/s front king pin has slight play

o/s rear tyre perrished around outer wall

parking brake lever close to no reserve travel

Fail 11 Jun 2009 7,811 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear axle straps perrished

n/s front king pin has slight play

o/s front king pin has slight play

o/s rear tyre perrished around outer wall

Pass 26 Jun 2008 7,177 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 25 Jun 2008 7,177 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

o/s ball bar bolts loose

Fail 24 Sep 2007 7,159 miles

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

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 6,859 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 6,859 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

rear lower wings very rusty

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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SMJ 245J is a 1971 MG Midget in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 SMJ 245J, 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.

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What year was SMJ 245J registered?

SMJ 245J is a 1971 MG Midget, first registered on 11 June 1971.

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