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RRX 120M

1973 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2025
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

89,118 mi
Last recorded89,118 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2024
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRRX 120M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2024 89,118 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 88,752 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2023 88,752 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 88,096 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension turrets (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension turrets (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2022 88,096 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension turrets (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension turrets (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 87,804 miles

heavily under sealed

Pass 17 May 2017 86,815 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold to downpipe joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension bump stop damaged

Offside Front suspension bump stop missing

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear silencer joint (7.1.2)

Fail 9 May 2017 86,815 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Steering rack insecure steering rack mounting bracket bolts are missing from nearside and offside (2.2.B.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold to downpipe joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension bump stop damaged

Offside Front suspension bump stop missing

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear silencer joint (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 86,778 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 86,778 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE STARTING TO RUST

Pass 5 Jun 2006 86,762 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 86,762 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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RRX 120M is a 1973 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 RRX 120M, 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 RRX 120M registered?

RRX 120M is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 1 December 1973.

Is RRX 120M safe to buy?

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