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RPP 31L

1972 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

24,705 mi
Last recorded24,705 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2017
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRPP 31L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2017 24,705 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 23,546 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 23,171 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 22,529 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2014 22,529 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 22,137 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 22,115 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 22,115 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 22,115 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 22,115 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 22,115 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Mar 2010 22,115 miles

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

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 22,115 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Feb 2009 22,115 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 22,098 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 21,907 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 21,891 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2005 21,504 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 21,496 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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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RPP 31L is a 1972 MG Midget in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1972 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 33,792 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 RPP 31L, 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 54 years old, this MG Midget is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RPP 31L registered?

RPP 31L is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 31 December 1972.

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