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RRC 166L

1973 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

16,720 mi
Last recorded16,720 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2017
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRRC 166L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2017 16,720 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2017 16,716 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Beside anti roll bar mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Front of spring (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Beside suspension mounting/ inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Front of spring (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement Handbrake cable at compensator (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2015 16,709 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 16,695 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 16,691 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 16,688 miles

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

throttle pedal pivot worn slightly

Pass 20 Jun 2009 16,688 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 16,675 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

genral corrosion under car

Fail 26 Jun 2008 16,668 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Leaf spring to axle securing bolt missing (2.4.B.7b)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Leaf spring to axle securing bolt missing (2.4.B.7b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

genral corrosion under car

nearside door mirror missing

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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RRC 166L is a 1973 MG Midget in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1973 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 36,544 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 RRC 166L, 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 53 years old, this MG Midget is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RRC 166L registered?

RRC 166L is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 1 January 1973.

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