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RFC 368N

1974 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,180 mi
Last recorded94,180 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRFC 368N
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 94,180 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 93,483 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 93,277 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 92,727 miles

Rear tyres show sighs of rubbing on wheel arches

Pass 30 Jun 2020 92,411 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 92,047 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 91,475 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 91,475 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 90,954 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 90,760 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 90,760 miles

Front Wheel nut(s) loose both (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 90,214 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 89,578 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 88,670 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 88,670 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 88,456 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2012 88,456 miles

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 88,456 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 86,545 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 86,545 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 85,885 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 84,790 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 84,787 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 84,741 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 84,464 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 84,464 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2005 83,656 miles

requires new n/s/front sidelamp bulbholder to guarantee permanent repair

Fail 12 Jul 2005 83,656 miles

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

requires new n/s/front sidelamp bulbholder to guarantee permanent repair

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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RFC 368N is a 1974 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RFC 368N, 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 RFC 368N registered?

RFC 368N is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 13 September 1974.

Is RFC 368N safe to buy?

The MOT history for RFC 368N shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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