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RBV 996J

1970 MG Midget

Bronze Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2010
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,425 mi
Last recorded89,425 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2009
Typical for 1970 MG Midget35,558 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRBV 996J
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1970
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2009 89,425 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 89,425 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

n/s/r no plate lamp tap to come on

o/s/r suspension strap broken

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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RBV 996J is a 1970 MG Midget in Bronze with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1970 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 35,558 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 RBV 996J, 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 56 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 RBV 996J?

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What year was RBV 996J registered?

RBV 996J is a 1970 MG Midget, first registered on 11 August 1970.

Is RBV 996J safe to buy?

The MOT history for RBV 996J shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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