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PJO 337J

1970 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1380cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

35,082 mi
Last recorded35,082 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 1970 MG Midget35,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJO 337J
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,380cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2017 35,082 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 34,773 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2016 34,773 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 34,378 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 33,855 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 33,855 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 33,577 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2012 33,458 miles

Oil leak

off side rear none standard shocker mounting plate top bolt missing.

Pass 13 Sep 2011 33,286 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 33,158 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 32,958 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 32,774 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 32,481 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 32,443 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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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PJO 337J is a 1970 MG Midget in Red with a 1,380cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PJO 337J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PJO 337J registered?

PJO 337J is a 1970 MG Midget, first registered on 13 October 1970.

Is PJO 337J safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJO 337J shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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