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RJS 802L

1973 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

50,921 mi
Last recorded50,921 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJS 802L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 50,921 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2025 50,921 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 50,897 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

engine/gearbox oil leaks

imbalance rear foot brakes offside lower effort

Fail 14 Jun 2023 50,896 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at front of rear spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts at steering shaft to rack (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

engine/gearbox oil leaks

imbalance rear foot brakes offside lower effort

Pass 27 Jul 2022 50,869 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Slight leak from slave cylinder

Pass 20 Jul 2021 50,841 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 50,784 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 50,725 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 50,673 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 50,673 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 50,628 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 50,601 miles

Offside front wheel bearing slight play.

Slight play front suspension.

Fail 22 Apr 2015 50,601 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Inner Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 50,532 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 50,521 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 50,480 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 50,388 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

battery insecure

Fail 16 Apr 2012 50,388 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 50,369 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 50,361 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 501,321 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 50,096 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 50,068 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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RJS 802L is a 1973 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 RJS 802L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RJS 802L registered?

RJS 802L is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 28 May 1973.

Is RJS 802L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJS 802L shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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