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RCU 128K

1972 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,973 mi
Last recorded96,973 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2023
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRCU 128K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2023 96,973 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 95,455 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides wishbone mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 94,483 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 94,480 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 92,974 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 90,958 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides link bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 24 Jan 2019 90,929 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

advise, corrosion to front suspension and front of body

Pass 10 Aug 2016 88,485 miles

slight lift in front suspension

Fail 22 Jul 2016 88,474 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint trunnion (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front slight play in top and bottom joints

Pass 9 Jan 2015 87,776 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 86,812 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 86,812 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 85,503 miles

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

battery insecure

Pass 30 Jan 2012 84,788 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 84,752 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 84,046 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 83,256 miles

Nearside Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 82,281 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 81,490 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 79,682 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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RCU 128K is a 1972 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1972 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 33,792 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 RCU 128K, 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 54 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 RCU 128K registered?

RCU 128K is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 1 January 1972.

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