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PJB 664M

1973 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

85,850 mi
Last recorded85,850 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2020
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJB 664M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2020 85,850 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 84,042 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 28 Jul 2016 84,037 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases REAR BOX (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 145/80X13 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S/R SWINGING SHAKLE TOP MOUNTING RUSTING (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 83,357 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 82,955 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 82,952 miles

Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 3 May 2013 17,065 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 3 May 2013 17,065 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 16,966 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 15,987 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 15,986 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Fail 7 Sep 2010 15,935 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 14,657 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

damp around n/s/r brake system no leaks found

steering slightly stiff lock to lock not excessive

Pass 8 Sep 2008 12,960 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2008 12,951 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 31 May 2006 12,827 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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PJB 664M is a 1973 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1973 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 36,544 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 PJB 664M, 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 53 years old, this MG Midget is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PJB 664M registered?

PJB 664M is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 1 August 1973.

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