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RDW 525H

1970 MG Midget

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2018
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

20,474 mi
Last recorded20,474 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 1970 MG Midget35,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRDW 525H
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2017 20,474 miles

Fuel hose slightly damaged feed pipe to pump spliting / perishing (7.2.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

slight corrosion starting in inner sills / rear valance

Fail 1 Sep 2017 20,461 miles

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

Fuel hose excessively chafed pipe fowling parking brake mech (7.2.2)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Upper Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering trunion (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose front mount bolts loose (2.4.B.6a)

Offside Front Upper Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering trunion (2.5.A.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)

Fuel hose slightly damaged feed pipe to pump spliting / perishing (7.2.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight corrosion starting in inner sills / rear valance

Pass 26 Jul 2016 20,274 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 20,202 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 20,019 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

little reserve handbrake travel

Pass 29 Nov 2012 19,810 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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RDW 525H is a 1970 MG Midget in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 RDW 525H, 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

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What year was RDW 525H registered?

RDW 525H is a 1970 MG Midget, first registered on 22 May 1970.

Is RDW 525H safe to buy?

The MOT history for RDW 525H shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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