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RPM 175R

1977 MG Midget

Orange Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

92,618 mi
Last recorded92,618 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2023
Typical for 1977 MG Midget56,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRPM 175R
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1977
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2023 92,618 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 92,616 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 91,666 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 90,421 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2021 90,421 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2020 88,984 miles

Offside Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower trunion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 88,131 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 87,505 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 87,505 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 86,358 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 85,475 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 84,612 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 84,606 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 83,613 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 82,497 miles

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 81,362 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 80,703 miles

o/s/r outer sill corroded at rear

o/s/r tyre very slight cracking on sidewall

Pass 25 Jun 2010 79,895 miles

o/s/r outer sill corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2010 79,892 miles

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r outer sill corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2009 79,046 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

signs of some corrosion to o/s outer sill

slight play in o/s/f kingpin and trunions

slight play in steering rack mainly n/s

Fail 23 Jun 2009 79,042 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

signs of some corrosion to o/s outer sill

slight play in o/s/f kingpin and trunions

slight play in steering rack mainly n/s

Pass 12 Jun 2008 77,924 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 77,920 miles

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 77,496 miles

play in o/s kingpin

Pass 26 Jun 2006 76,452 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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RPM 175R is a 1977 MG Midget in Orange with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RPM 175R, 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 RPM 175R registered?

RPM 175R is a 1977 MG Midget, first registered on 9 May 1977.

Is RPM 175R safe to buy?

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