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RNR 775M

1974 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,759 mi
Last recorded76,759 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2022
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRNR 775M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2022 76,759 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 76,759 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Offside rear spring shackle mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2021 75,556 miles

Slight wear and play noted in offside front trunnion.

Pass 28 Sep 2017 75,437 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2017 74,987 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 74,868 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 74,492 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 73,779 miles

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 73,407 miles

slight play in both from bottom trunnion

Fail 8 Jul 2013 73,407 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

slight play in both from bottom trunnion

Pass 8 Feb 2012 73,092 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 73,092 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3) DANGEROUS

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 775M is a 1974 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1974 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 40,999 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 775M, 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 52 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 775M?

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What year was RNR 775M registered?

RNR 775M is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 1 May 1974.

Is RNR 775M safe to buy?

The MOT history for RNR 775M shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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