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PRV 50J

1970 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

47,025 mi
Last recorded47,025 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 1970 MG Midget35,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPRV 50J
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 47,025 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 46,939 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 46,663 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 46,423 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 45,678 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 45,195 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 44,703 miles

nearside rear brake drum backing plate slightly damp

slight oil leak from nearside rear suspension damper seal

Pass 16 Jul 2018 43,734 miles

nearside rear brake drum damp

Pass 4 Aug 2017 43,200 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 42,794 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 42,394 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 42,394 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 42,362 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 42,306 miles

slight play in steerig rack

Fail 25 May 2011 42,289 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 May 2011 42,289 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Pass 29 May 2010 42,258 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2009 42,094 miles

Cut in O/S/R tyre outer sidewall

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight play in steering rack N/S end joint

Pass 16 Apr 2008 42,003 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 41,902 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 41,626 miles

slight cut in offside rear tyre outer side wall

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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PRV 50J is a 1970 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 PRV 50J, 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 PRV 50J registered?

PRV 50J is a 1970 MG Midget, first registered on 1 October 1970.

Is PRV 50J safe to buy?

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