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RRR 635N

1974 MG Midget

Maroon Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

31,244 mi
Last recorded31,244 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRRR 635N
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 31,244 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 30,727 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 28,868 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

exhaust rear hanger broken

Pass 17 Jul 2014 25,919 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

clutch pedal anti slip pad missing

Pass 25 Jul 2013 25,226 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Jul 2013 25,226 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 May 2011 22,805 miles

Nearside Outer Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 21,516 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 18,767 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 16,421 miles

all 4 tyres are cracked on sidewalls

Fail 16 Nov 2007 16,397 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

all 4 tyres are cracked on sidewalls

Pass 9 Jun 2006 16,255 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 16,251 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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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RRR 635N is a 1974 MG Midget in Maroon with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 RRR 635N, 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.

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What year was RRR 635N registered?

RRR 635N is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 1 August 1974.

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