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RAW 117M

1974 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

719 mi
Last recorded719 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2018
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAW 117M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2018 719 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 383 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 227 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

Pass 28 May 2010 99,718 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 99,718 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 9 May 2009 98,829 miles
Fail 9 May 2009 98,828 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2008 98,645 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 98,291 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 97,851 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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RAW 117M is a 1974 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RAW 117M, 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

How do I check the history of RAW 117M?

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What year was RAW 117M registered?

RAW 117M is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 11 June 1974.

Is RAW 117M safe to buy?

The MOT history for RAW 117M shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RAW 117M have outstanding finance?

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