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RRA 18K

1971 MG Midget

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

69,136 mi
Last recorded69,136 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 1971 MG Midget36,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRRA 18K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 69,136 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper arm (near wheel) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper arm (near wheel) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Apr 2019 69,128 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper arm (near wheel) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper arm (near wheel) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 68,953 miles

Front windscreen washers weak

Rear both n/s o/s stop lights dull

Pass 1 Feb 2017 68,450 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 68,450 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 67,934 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 67,740 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 67,739 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 66,371 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 66,050 miles

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 65,642 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 65,409 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 64,831 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 63,442 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 60,591 miles

Nearside Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 21 Feb 2008 60,590 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 May 2006 60,220 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 60,220 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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RRA 18K is a 1971 MG Midget in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1971 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 36,459 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 RRA 18K, 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 55 years old, this MG Midget is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RRA 18K registered?

RRA 18K is a 1971 MG Midget, first registered on 15 October 1971.

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