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RTB 827L

1972 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

33,906 mi
Last recorded33,906 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRTB 827L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 33,906 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 33,649 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 32,595 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 31,861 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 31,490 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 30,574 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 30,423 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 29,727 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 28,687 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 28 May 2014 28,094 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 27,275 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 26,782 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 26,782 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (2.4.B.7a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (2.4.B.7a)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 26,581 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 26,580 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 25,942 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 5,940 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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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RTB 827L is a 1972 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1972 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 33,792 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 RTB 827L, 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 54 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 RTB 827L registered?

RTB 827L is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is RTB 827L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RTB 827L shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RTB 827L have outstanding finance?

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