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RNR 760M

1971 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

30,360 mi
Last recorded30,360 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2012
Typical for 1971 MG Midget36,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRNR 760M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2012 30,360 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2011 29,663 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2010 29,125 miles

slight bulge in o/s/f tyre

Fail 1 Feb 2010 29,123 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

slight bulge in o/s/f tyre

Pass 6 Sep 2008 28,699 miles

slight ens float in n/s steering rack arm, ok at test.

slight lift in n/s front vertical link.

Fail 29 Aug 2008 28,691 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 28,000 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 27,507 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (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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RNR 760M is a 1971 MG Midget in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1971 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 36,459 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 RNR 760M, 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 55 years old, this MG Midget is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RNR 760M?

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What year was RNR 760M registered?

RNR 760M is a 1971 MG Midget, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is RNR 760M safe to buy?

The MOT history for RNR 760M shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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