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RTA 433M

1974 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

39,297 mi
Last recorded39,297 miles
Recorded on23 May 2018
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRTA 433M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2018 39,297 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 39,284 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 39,284 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 39,173 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 39,071 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 38,681 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 38,516 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 4,321 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 37,281 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 96,452 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 36,452 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 16 Jun 2007

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2006 35,691 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 35,691 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

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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RTA 433M is a 1974 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RTA 433M, 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 RTA 433M registered?

RTA 433M is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 20 March 1974.

Is RTA 433M safe to buy?

The MOT history for RTA 433M shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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