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RNT 606N

1974 MG Midget

Brown Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

98,014 mi
Last recorded98,014 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2015
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRNT 606N
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2015 98,014 miles

Both rear tyres v.v.old, 25 yrs

N/S/F Tyre v.old, 14yrs

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

O/S/F Tyre old 9yrs

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 8 Jun 2015 98,014 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Both rear tyres v.v.old, 25 yrs

N/S/F Tyre v.old, 14yrs

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

O/S/F Tyre old 9yrs

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 97,914 miles

movement in steering rack

rear shocker bushes heavily perished

under body corrosion

under body repairs

under side under sealed

Pass 4 Jun 2013 97,731 miles

slight play in osf steering rack

Pass 12 Jun 2012 97,510 miles

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

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

slight play in o/s/f steering rack

Pass 10 Jun 2011 97,487 miles

some play in o/s/f steering rack inner arm ball joint

Pass 4 Jun 2010 97,269 miles

Underbody covered in underseal.

Pass 5 Jun 2009 96,830 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 96,830 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

play present in o/s/f steering rack

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 4 Jun 2008 96,680 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 4 Jun 2008 96,680 miles

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 11 Jun 2007 96,399 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 96,374 miles

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

slight play in o/s/f king pin

slight play in steering rack

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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RNT 606N is a 1974 MG Midget in Brown with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RNT 606N, 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.

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What year was RNT 606N registered?

RNT 606N is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 11 August 1974.

Is RNT 606N safe to buy?

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