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RNP 941L

1972 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

79,214 mi
Last recorded79,214 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2024
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRNP 941L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2024 79,214 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn King pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 78,927 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 78,645 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2021 78,593 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 78,370 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn King pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 78,184 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 77,705 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Cylinder head / manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened Link wearing against lower suspension arm , marked (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trunnion bush wearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer pump , loose in dash

Fail 19 Sep 2018 77,702 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working Operated once & stopped (3.4 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Cylinder head / manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened Link wearing against lower suspension arm , marked (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trunnion bush wearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer pump , loose in dash

Pass 18 Sep 2017 77,266 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 76,552 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 76,550 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 76,265 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 16 Oct 2014 76,265 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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RNP 941L is a 1972 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1972 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 33,792 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 RNP 941L, 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 54 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 RNP 941L registered?

RNP 941L is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 5 December 1972.

Is RNP 941L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RNP 941L shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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