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RKY 680N

1974 MG Midget

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2017
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

29,411 mi
Last recorded29,411 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2016
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRKY 680N
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2016 29,411 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 28,307 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 May 2012 28,303 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Halfshaft nut missing (4.2.B.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 May 2010 27,913 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 25 May 2010 27,913 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 27,899 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 27,896 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

slight play in n/s/f & o/s/f king pins

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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RKY 680N is a 1974 MG Midget in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 RKY 680N, 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 RKY 680N registered?

RKY 680N is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 13 August 1974.

Is RKY 680N safe to buy?

The MOT history for RKY 680N shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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