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TJG 681H

1970 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

36,095 mi
Last recorded36,095 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 1970 MG Midget35,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTJG 681H
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2017 36,095 miles

Coolant leak radiator pipe ()

Oil leak engine ()

Oil leak rear diff ()

body has slight corrosion

Fail 22 Aug 2017 36,095 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated both and have slight play (2.5.A.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Coolant leak radiator pipe ()

Oil leak engine ()

Oil leak rear diff ()

body has slight corrosion

Pass 5 Sep 2016 35,575 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust corroded

Oil leak from engine bay

Pass 25 Aug 2015 35,093 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Aug 2015 35,093 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 34,335 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 33,337 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 33,337 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 31,639 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 28,504 miles

corrosion throughtout vehicle structure

steering rack stiff

Pass 24 Feb 2009 26,756 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 26,451 miles

Both front trunnions have slight play

Fail 7 Jan 2008 26,451 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Both front trunnions have slight play

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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TJG 681H is a 1970 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1970 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 35,558 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 TJG 681H, 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 56 years old, this MG Midget is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TJG 681H registered?

TJG 681H is a 1970 MG Midget, first registered on 4 February 1970.

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