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RAG 124W

1981 MG Midget

White Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

66,786 mi
Last recorded66,786 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2020
Typical for 1981 MG Midget49,127 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAG 124W
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2020 66,786 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 57,701 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front slight play in steering arm

slight cracking on rear tyres

Fail 7 Aug 2018 66,521 miles

All direction indicators not working all (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on outer sidewall

Offside Rear tyre cracking on outer sidewall

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

Pass 19 May 2017 66,084 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracked on sidewall

Offside Rear tyre cracked on sidewall

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 May 2017 66,084 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear tyre cracked on sidewall

Offside Rear tyre cracked on sidewall

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Dec 2013 65,606 miles

wipers worn

Pass 30 Jul 2012 65,192 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear tyre sidewall cracking

front brake discs & pads worn

long pull to handbrake

Fail 25 Jul 2012 65,192 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear tyre sidewall cracking

front brake discs & pads worn

long pull to handbrake

Pass 10 May 2010 64,857 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 64,748 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

slight play in steering rack

Fail 7 May 2009 64,748 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 12 Apr 2007 64,448 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Sep 2005 63,750 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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RAG 124W is a 1981 MG Midget in White with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1981 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 49,127 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 RAG 124W, 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 45 years old, this MG Midget is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RAG 124W registered?

RAG 124W is a 1981 MG Midget, first registered on 1 January 1981.

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