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RRF 549L

1973 MG Midget

Maroon Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

968 mi
Last recorded968 miles
Recorded on17 May 2022
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRRF 549L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2022 968 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 883 miles

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

underbody covered in underseal

Pass 12 Mar 2020 878 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 749 miles

OSR tyre pressure low

Fail 12 Oct 2016 749 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

OSR tyre pressure low

Pass 19 Oct 2015 531 miles

Manual washer pump slightly weak

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front wheel tight to turn

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front wheel tight to turn

Slight fault on headlamp switch

Pass 31 Aug 2013 1,124 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 497 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 483 miles

near side front steering rack side arm slight play

Pass 2 Aug 2010 479 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 465 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 445 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 442 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 442 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.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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RRF 549L is a 1973 MG Midget in Maroon with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 RRF 549L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RRF 549L registered?

RRF 549L is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 3 January 1973.

Is RRF 549L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RRF 549L shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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