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RBU 904M

1974 MG Midget

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

50,976 mi
Last recorded50,976 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRBU 904M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 50,976 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 50,894 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 50,835 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 46,373 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 46,373 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 44,606 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 44,590 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 44,578 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 44,567 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 474,557 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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RBU 904M is a 1974 MG Midget in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 RBU 904M, 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 RBU 904M?

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What year was RBU 904M registered?

RBU 904M is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 21 March 1974.

Is RBU 904M safe to buy?

The MOT history for RBU 904M shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RBU 904M have outstanding finance?

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