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RAF 676M

1974 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

32,615 mi
Last recorded32,615 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAF 676M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2017 32,615 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 32,614 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 32,602 miles

accelerator pedal broken

both front coils springs showing signs of corrosion

engine oil leak

Fail 20 Oct 2014 32,601 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

accelerator pedal broken

both front coils springs showing signs of corrosion

engine oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2013 32,540 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Oil leak

emmisions test visual

slight dampness around n/s/r brake backing plate

slight play in n/s/f wheel

slight play in o/s/f wheel

Fail 15 Oct 2013 32,535 miles

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Oil leak

emmisions test visual

slight dampness around n/s/r brake backing plate

slight play in n/s/f wheel

slight play in o/s/f wheel

Pass 28 May 2013 32,188 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Oil leak

n/s/r boot area corroded

Fail 22 May 2013 32,186 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Coolant leak

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Oil leak

n/s/r boot area corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2011 31,953 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 31,928 miles

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

accelerator pedal loose

Fail 10 May 2010 31,923 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

accelerator pedal loose

Pass 19 May 2008 31,892 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 31,875 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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RAF 676M is a 1974 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 RAF 676M, 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 RAF 676M registered?

RAF 676M is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 1 April 1974.

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