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RLU 160R

1977 MG Midget

White Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2018
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

34,769 mi
Last recorded34,769 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2017
Typical for 1977 MG Midget56,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRLU 160R
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2017 34,769 miles

Offside Front brake slight bind

Fail 6 Dec 2017 34,768 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front brake slight bind

Fail 27 Oct 2017 34,764 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting weld cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Parking brake lever insecure mounting cracked (3.1.3b)

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

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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RLU 160R is a 1977 MG Midget in White with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1977 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 56,429 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 RLU 160R, 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 49 years old, this MG Midget is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RLU 160R?

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What year was RLU 160R registered?

RLU 160R is a 1977 MG Midget, first registered on 4 January 1977.

Is RLU 160R safe to buy?

The MOT history for RLU 160R shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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