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RHR 747M

1974 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

14,957 mi
Last recorded14,957 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRHR 747M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 14,957 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 14,951 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 May 2016 14,773 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 14,522 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 14,137 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 13,901 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 13,664 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 13,616 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Pass 5 May 2010 13,585 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 May 2009 12,707 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 12,062 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 11,485 miles

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 May 2006 11,141 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 11,141 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (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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RHR 747M is a 1974 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 RHR 747M, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RHR 747M registered?

RHR 747M is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 3 June 1974.

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