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RFC 578N

1974 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

41,209 mi
Last recorded41,209 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2019
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRFC 578N
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2019 41,209 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

leak at water pump

o/s/f tyre 3mm and cracking at tread

rear tyres cracking at edges

Fail 10 Dec 2019 41,208 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Leaf spring seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

leak at water pump

o/s/f tyre 3mm and cracking at tread

rear tyres cracking at edges

Pass 6 Dec 2018 40,672 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

n/s/r leaf spring weak

o/s mirror missing

play at front hubs

Fail 4 Dec 2018 40,672 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

n/s/r leaf spring weak

o/s mirror missing

play at front hubs

Pass 5 Dec 2017 40,199 miles

front screen scratched n/s

n/s track rod end boot holed

o/s/r leaf spring weak

play at front hubs

Fail 5 Dec 2017 40,199 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

n/s track rod end boot holed

o/s/r leaf spring weak

play at front hubs

front screen scratched n/s

Pass 21 Dec 2016 39,735 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 39,426 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 39,424 miles

Fuel system component leaking rear carb (7.2.3)

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

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

lower readings at o/s/r brake

Pass 9 Dec 2014 38,884 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking at tread

o/s seatbelt slightly frayed

rear spring shackles bushes worn

slight buckle at o/s/r wheel

travel at handbrake

Fail 17 Nov 2014 38,884 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

exhaust bracket insecure

low reading at o/s/r brake

rear shackle bushes worn

slight buckle at o/s/r wheel

Pass 11 Nov 2013 37,567 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front no plate cracked

travel at handbrake

Pass 27 Nov 2012 36,062 miles

front no plate cracked

o/s/r axle bump stop mounting corroded

play at rear leaf spring shackle bushes

slight damage at o /s/f wheel

travel at handbrake

Fail 19 Nov 2012 36,062 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front no plate cracked

o/s/r axle bump stop mounting corroded

play at rear leaf spring shackle bushes

slight damage at o /s/f wheel

travel at handbrake

Pass 14 Nov 2011 33,794 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 32,252 miles

front no plate cracked

play at front hubs

travel at handbrake

Fail 11 Nov 2010 32,252 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

front no plate cracked

play at front hubs

travel at handbrake

Pass 16 Nov 2009 31,102 miles

dent at o/s/f wheel

travel at handbrake

Fail 16 Nov 2009 31,102 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

dent at o/s/f wheel

travel at handbrake

Pass 18 Nov 2008 29,931 miles

leak at rear exhaust

oil leak from rear of engine

play at o/s/f hub

Pass 20 Nov 2007 28,616 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 28,616 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

play at o/s/f wheel bearing

play at propshaft joints

rear suspension leaf springs corroded and weak

slight leak at exhaust

Pass 4 Dec 2006 27,298 miles

play at n/s steering arm

play at o/s/f wheel bearing

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 578N is a 1974 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 578N, 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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RFC 578N is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 5 September 1974.

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