MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
16,720 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
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)
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)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
throttle pedal pivot worn slightly
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
genral corrosion under car
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is RRC 166L safe to buy?
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