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RNV 295V

1991 MG Midget

Yellow Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

71,659 mi
Last recorded71,659 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 1991 MG Midget37,838 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRNV 295V
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1991
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2019 71,659 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

battery fixing clamps missing

nearside rear rubber exhaust mount broken

offside rear rubber exhaust mount split

Pass 20 Jul 2016 71,659 miles

nearside rear rubber exhaust mounting broken

small split on offside steering rack gaiter

Fail 19 Jul 2016 71,659 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

nearside rear rubber exhaust mounting broken

nearside washer jet half blocked

small split on offside steering rack gaiter

Pass 27 Jul 2015 71,619 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 71,619 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 3 Oct 2013 71,524 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 71,524 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Apr 2013 71,519 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

O/S/R Brake binding

Pass 21 Nov 2011 71,284 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 70,710 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 69,190 miles

O/S/R TYRE LOW O/S/F INNER WHEEL RIM BENT

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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RNV 295V is a 1991 MG Midget in Yellow with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1991 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 37,838 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 RNV 295V, 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 35 years old, this MG Midget is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RNV 295V registered?

RNV 295V is a 1991 MG Midget, first registered on 10 July 1991.

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