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RGV 174R

1976 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

53,213 mi
Last recorded53,213 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1976 MG Midget53,434 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRGV 174R
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 53,213 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 53,210 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2024 53,210 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 53,140 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 53,140 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 52,520 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 52,209 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 52,209 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 51,589 miles

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

oil leaks

Fail 21 Jul 2016 51,589 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

oil leaks

Pass 4 Aug 2015 50,704 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

nearside & offside front tyres split & perished

rear exhaust mounting deteriorated

slight play in nearside & offside front suspension units

steering wheel cover deteriorated

Fail 28 Jul 2015 50,704 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

nearside & offside front tyres split & perished

rear exhaust mounting deteriorated

slight play in nearside & offside front suspension units

steering wheel cover deteriorated

Pass 16 Jul 2014 50,702 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 50,702 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Mar 2012 50,693 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front dipped beam images poor

slight play in nearside front king pin

slight play offside front king pin

Pass 11 May 2006 50,505 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 50,505 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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RGV 174R is a 1976 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

Across all 1976 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 53,434 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 RGV 174R, 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 50 years old, this MG Midget is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RGV 174R registered?

RGV 174R is a 1976 MG Midget, first registered on 1 November 1976.

Is RGV 174R safe to buy?

The MOT history for RGV 174R shows 17 tests with a 52.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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