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PLJ 222M

1974 MG Midget

Orange Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

51,392 mi
Last recorded51,392 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2017
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPLJ 222M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2017 51,392 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 50,706 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 49,841 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 48,787 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 48,785 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 47,920 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 47,135 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 46,272 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 45,316 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 44,315 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 43,033 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 42,024 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 41,460 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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PLJ 222M is a 1974 MG Midget in Orange with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1974 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 40,999 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 PLJ 222M, 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 52 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 PLJ 222M registered?

PLJ 222M is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 20 March 1974.

Is PLJ 222M safe to buy?

The MOT history for PLJ 222M shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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