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RET 201M

1974 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2018
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

19,811 mi
Last recorded19,811 miles
Recorded on14 May 2021
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRET 201M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Fail 14 May 2021 19,811 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor panel (above exhaust) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor panel, inner triangular bracing, chassis rail and bulkhead (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Leaf spring front mounting area :- Floor panel and bulkhead (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Prop shaft joint excessively worn Front and rear universal joints (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Leaf spring front mounting area :- Floor panel, inner wheel arch and bulkhead (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack has relative movement to chassis/bodywork (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Nearside rear suspension leaf spring front bush worn and displaced.

Rear suspension leaf springs in poor condition.

Slight lift in nearside king pin.

Slight play in nearside front suspension lower outer bush.

Pass 4 Aug 2017 17,622 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 17,622 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both chassis (2.4.A.3)

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both floors (2.4.A.3)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Fail 23 Jun 2017 17,620 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking drum / back plate (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 17,613 miles

corrosion to front and rear chassic and floor areas.

Fail 16 Jun 2016 17,608 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

corrosion to front and rear chassic and floor areas.

Pass 19 May 2015 17,507 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 17,452 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 17,452 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 28 Mar 2012 17,445 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 17,445 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 17,407 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 17,407 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 17,091 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 17,091 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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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RET 201M is a 1974 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 RET 201M, 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.

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What year was RET 201M registered?

RET 201M is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 2 May 1974.

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The MOT history for RET 201M shows 15 tests with a 46.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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