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RKY 851R

1993 MG Midget

White Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

37,218 mi
Last recorded37,218 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2015
Typical for 1993 MG Midget17,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRKY 851R
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2015 37,218 miles

slight oil leak on engine

Fail 23 Apr 2015 37,211 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 37,113 miles

brake pedal no rubber fitted

n/s rear and o/s/r brakes slight binding

near side front lower wishbone has slight play

Pass 15 May 2012 36,910 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2011 36,767 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 36,300 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 36,300 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 35,991 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2007 35,982 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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 851R is a 1993 MG Midget in White with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1993 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 17,454 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 851R, 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 33 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 RKY 851R registered?

RKY 851R is a 1993 MG Midget, first registered on 10 May 1993.

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