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RFL 330M

1974 MG Midget

Orange Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

66,890 mi
Last recorded66,890 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2015
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRFL 330M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2015 66,890 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 66,550 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

all tyres perished

front wheel bearings have slight play

rear exhaust mount poor

Pass 17 Apr 2013 65,978 miles

Oil leak

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 65,632 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Front bump stops in poor condition

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2012 65,632 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Exhaust system corroded.

Front bump stops in poor condition

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 65,106 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 65,106 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

18% front brake imbalance

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front anti roll bar cradle bushes worn

nearside front tyre perished

nearside front wheel bearing noisy

Fail 1 Apr 2010 64,142 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 64,142 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 63,753 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Mar 2009 63,724 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Oil leak

engine poor starting ??

Pass 13 Aug 2007 63,325 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Aug 2007 63,294 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.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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RFL 330M is a 1974 MG Midget in Orange with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 RFL 330M, 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 RFL 330M registered?

RFL 330M is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 17 June 1974.

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