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RBT 221M

1974 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2020
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

8,466 mi
Last recorded8,466 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2019
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRBT 221M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2019 8,466 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 8,091 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive greabox and diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2018 8,087 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam n/s + o/s (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam n/s+o/s (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive greabox and diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 7,220 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 7,220 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 7,152 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2016 7,152 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2012 6,810 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 6,810 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 May 2008 6,784 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 6,784 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 6,771 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 6,771 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 6 May 2006 6,764 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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RBT 221M is a 1974 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 RBT 221M, 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 RBT 221M registered?

RBT 221M is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 18 May 1974.

Is RBT 221M safe to buy?

The MOT history for RBT 221M shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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