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RRM 999M

1974 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

39,517 mi
Last recorded39,517 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRRM 999M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2017 39,517 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 38,690 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 36,559 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 36,121 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2012 36,121 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 35,866 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

front brake disc rusty

oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2009 34,862 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2009 34,861 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 34,733 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 33,456 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 33,410 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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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RRM 999M is a 1974 MG Midget in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1974 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 40,999 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 RRM 999M, 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 52 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 RRM 999M registered?

RRM 999M is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 1 July 1974.

Is RRM 999M safe to buy?

The MOT history for RRM 999M shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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