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RMF 411L

1973 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

40,358 mi
Last recorded40,358 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2018
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRMF 411L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2018 40,358 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 39,969 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 39,553 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 39,285 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 38,983 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 38,635 miles

rear exhaust rubber split

Fail 30 Jul 2013 38,629 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

n/s/f floor starting to corrode

rear exhaust rubber split

Pass 2 Aug 2012 38,241 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 38,223 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 37,727 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 37,378 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 37,011 miles

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

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

n/s/f floor corroded

slight play in n/s steering rack

Pass 14 Jul 2008 36,782 miles

slight play n/s steering rack

Pass 17 Jul 2007 36,352 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 36,093 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2005 35,737 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2005 85,736 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

slight lift on o/s/f king pin

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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RMF 411L is a 1973 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1973 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 36,544 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 RMF 411L, 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 53 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 RMF 411L registered?

RMF 411L is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 16 March 1973.

Is RMF 411L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RMF 411L shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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