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RFC 570N

1971 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

53,534 mi
Last recorded53,534 miles
Recorded on24 May 2026
Typical for 1971 MG Midget36,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRFC 570N
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2026 53,534 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019
Pass 17 Nov 2018 51,461 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 50,800 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 48,750 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 48,174 miles

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)

Fail 21 Aug 2013 48,173 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting worn and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm which is adjustable, locking device insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 47,578 miles

slight play in n/s/f king pin

Fail 21 Jun 2012 47,577 miles

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

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

slight play in n/s/f king pin

Pass 4 Apr 2011 46,895 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 45,213 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 44,962 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 42,714 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 42,699 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2007 39,144 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 37,756 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 37,756 miles

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

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 570N is a 1971 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1971 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 36,459 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 RFC 570N, 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 55 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 RFC 570N registered?

RFC 570N is a 1971 MG Midget, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is RFC 570N safe to buy?

The MOT history for RFC 570N shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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