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RON 426M

1974 MG Midget

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2011
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,499 mi
Last recorded96,499 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2010
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRON 426M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2010 96,499 miles

Oil leak

front brake discs wearing thin

generall corrosion to underbody and suspension parts

Fail 16 Aug 2010 96,492 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Oil leak

front brake discs wearing thin

generall corrosion to underbody and suspension parts

Pass 2 Apr 2009 95,767 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Mar 2009 95,759 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2008 94,391 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 94,381 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) 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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RON 426M is a 1974 MG Midget in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 RON 426M, 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

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What year was RON 426M registered?

RON 426M is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 28 March 1974.

Is RON 426M safe to buy?

The MOT history for RON 426M shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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