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RBD 897M

1974 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

17,178 mi
Last recorded17,178 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRBD 897M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 17,178 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 17,169 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 16,819 miles

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

noise coming from o/s/r brake

Fail 10 Jun 2016 16,819 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

noise coming from o/s/r brake

Pass 15 Feb 2011 14,869 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 14,852 miles

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

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

rear tyre tread getting low

slight blow on exhaust

Pass 22 Mar 2010 14,452 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 13,891 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 13,256 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 12,709 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 11,886 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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RBD 897M is a 1974 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RBD 897M, 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 RBD 897M registered?

RBD 897M is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 22 March 1974.

Is RBD 897M safe to buy?

The MOT history for RBD 897M shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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