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RNX 453R

1977 MG Midget

Yellow Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

29,676 mi
Last recorded29,676 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 1977 MG Midget56,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRNX 453R
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2017 29,676 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 29,003 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 28,430 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 28,284 miles

The n/s/r floor is weak by the spring mount.

There is some movment in the n/s/f wheel bearing.

Pass 26 May 2006 27,726 miles
Fail 6 May 2006 27,726 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2005 26,846 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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RNX 453R is a 1977 MG Midget in Yellow with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1977 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 56,429 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 RNX 453R, 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 49 years old, this MG Midget is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RNX 453R registered?

RNX 453R is a 1977 MG Midget, first registered on 1 June 1977.

Is RNX 453R safe to buy?

The MOT history for RNX 453R shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RNX 453R have outstanding finance?

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