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RKL 222M

1974 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,332 mi
Last recorded57,332 miles
Recorded on29 May 2012
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRKL 222M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2012 57,332 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 57,293 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 56,119 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 55,332 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

long handbrake lever travel

n/s front brake slightly binding

Fail 7 Jun 2010 55,133 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a) DANGEROUS

movement in handbrake linkage pivot points

wiring loom insecure underneath to rev light etc.

Fuel pipe mounted low at rear

long handbrake travel

Pass 17 Jun 2009 53,635 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 53,635 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2007 53,628 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2006 53,582 miles

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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RKL 222M is a 1974 MG Midget in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 RKL 222M, 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 RKL 222M registered?

RKL 222M is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 4 April 1974.

Is RKL 222M safe to buy?

The MOT history for RKL 222M shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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