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RDD 510M

1974 MG Midget

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2025
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

5,345 mi
Last recorded5,345 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2024
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRDD 510M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2024 5,345 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2024 5,343 miles

Rear Brake hose connection leaking on an air braking system (1.1.12 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2013 5,316 miles

Centre exhaust bracket cracked

Pass 22 Aug 2012 5,299 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 5,283 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 5,283 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 5,168 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 5,168 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 4,929 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 4,929 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 4,856 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 4,856 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 4,661 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 4,650 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 4,502 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 4,502 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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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RDD 510M is a 1974 MG Midget in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 RDD 510M, 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 RDD 510M registered?

RDD 510M is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 10 June 1974.

Is RDD 510M safe to buy?

The MOT history for RDD 510M shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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