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RTC 125L

1972 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

32,511 mi
Last recorded32,511 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2016
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRTC 125L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2016 32,511 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 32,222 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 32,222 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washers not working or cannot find switch to operate (8.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn fuel cap starting to crack around rubber seal (7.2.4c)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 32,006 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 32,006 miles

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 31,637 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 6 Sep 2013 31,633 miles

Front Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

n/s seatbelt twisted

Pass 21 Aug 2012 31,124 miles

n/s wiper blade fixing worn

slight play in n/s/f top shock absorber bush

Pass 22 Aug 2011 30,957 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Aug 2011 30,953 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2010 30,745 miles

slight dampness at o/s rear back plate

slight play at o/s king pin

Pass 8 Jul 2009 30,287 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 29,774 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 29,414 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 29,414 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 28,548 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 28,548 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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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RTC 125L 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 64.7%.

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 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 RTC 125L, 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 RTC 125L registered?

RTC 125L is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is RTC 125L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RTC 125L shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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