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RAU 415M

1974 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

95,325 mi
Last recorded95,325 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAU 415M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 95,325 miles

Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play offside and nearside (trunion) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 May 2025 95,177 miles

Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play offside and nearside ( trunnion ) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 94,972 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

slight lift offside and nearside front lower trunnion

Pass 27 Jan 2023 94,730 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

slight lift in both front lower trunions

Pass 24 Jan 2022 94,406 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 94,153 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 93,965 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 93,695 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 93,402 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cill end corrosion (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cill end corrosion (2.4.A.3)

Fail 31 Jan 2018 93,402 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cill end corrosion (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cill end corrosion (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid were facing away from screen. redirected. (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 93,075 miles

cill rear ends corroded. vehicle undersealed. Cill trims fitted.

Pass 1 Feb 2016 92,786 miles

Rear cill ends corrosion

Pass 22 Sep 2014 92,556 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake some bind.

Offside front wheel tube valve at an angle.

Pass 3 Sep 2013 92,002 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 90,179 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 90,179 miles

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 90,012 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

floors to sills corroded

front brake discs pitted

n/s/r brake binding

play o/s/f wheel

Pass 10 Sep 2010 89,730 miles

play in both front lower suspension joints

rear shakle bushes in poor condition

Pass 25 Sep 2009 89,359 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

ns reverse light inoperative

osf brake binding slightly

osr tyre at 2mm

slight play in steering rack

Fail 25 Sep 2009 89,359 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

ns reverse light inoperative

osf brake binding slightly

osr tyre at 2mm

slight play in steering rack

Pass 10 Sep 2008 89,194 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

ns reverse light inoperative

slight play in nsf anti roll bar mounting rubber

Fail 9 Sep 2008 89,194 miles

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

ns reverse light inoperative

slight play in nsf anti roll bar mounting rubber

Pass 25 Sep 2007 89,050 miles

osr leaf spring bushes perishing slightly

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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RAU 415M is a 1974 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 RAU 415M, 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.

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RAU 415M is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 1 March 1974.

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