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RAX 446M

1974 MG Midget

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

89,149 mi
Last recorded89,149 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2017
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAX 446M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2017 89,149 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 88,450 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 88,447 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 87,681 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 87,681 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 86,726 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 86,726 miles

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Fail 20 Jun 2013 86,053 miles

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

slight lift in offside front king pin

Pass 20 Jun 2013 86,053 miles

slight lift in offside front king pin

Pass 14 Jun 2012 85,316 miles

floor pan cracked around seet mounts both sides

Fail 1 Jun 2012 85,310 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

floor pan cracked around seet mounts both sides

Pass 27 Apr 2011 84,151 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 83,645 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 83,639 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 83,042 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

n/s mirror head missing

Pass 19 Jun 2007 82,311 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 82,311 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 16 Jun 2006 82,301 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

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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RAX 446M is a 1974 MG Midget in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 RAX 446M, 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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What year was RAX 446M registered?

RAX 446M is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 3 May 1974.

Is RAX 446M safe to buy?

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